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A nut is opened by a wrench of length 20 cm. If the least force required is 2 N, find the moment of force needed to loosen the nut.

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To solve the problem of finding the moment of force needed to loosen the nut, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Concept of Moment of Force**: The moment of force (also known as torque) is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Moment of Force} = \text{Force} \times \text{Distance} ...
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