A force acts on a spanner at a distance of from the nut

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

40\,\text{N}

force acts on a spanner at a distance of

0.25\,\text{m}

from the nut. At what acute angle

\theta

between the force and the spanner will the torque equal

60\%

of its maximum possible value? (a)

60^{\circ}

(b)

53^{\circ}

(c)

37^{\circ}

(d)

23^{\circ}