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A spanner is used to unscrew a nut. A force of 30 N is applied to the end of the spanner, which is 10 cm away from the centre of the nut. Calculate the moment of force when the spanner is horizontal.

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To calculate the moment of force (also known as torque) when a spanner is used to unscrew a nut, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Force (F) applied = 30 N - Distance (d) from the center of the nut = 10 cm ...
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