Quick help need with finding the MAGNITUDE of the TORQUE of this wrench

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The discussion revolves around calculating the magnitude of torque using the formula τ = Frsin(θ). The initial attempts yielded incorrect results due to using torque instead of force. The correct force was calculated as 588.6 N, leading to the torque value of 251.04 N*m when the radius was converted to meters. The direction of the torque was clarified to be clockwise based on the wrench's tendency to turn. Accurate unit conversion and understanding of the physical scenario were emphasized for correct torque calculation.
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I tried using Frsin θ

(270.756)(46 cm)sin (68) but I got 11547.86

And got it wrong...

And then I tried doing.

101.426982807+251.040591727 = 352.4 N*m but I got it wrong.

^ I don't remember how I did that but it was saved in my notes.

Help?
 
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riseofphoenix said:
I tried using Frsin θ

(270.756)(46 cm)sin (68) but I got 11547.86
You have the wrong F. You used the result from part a, which is a torque.
 
Doc Al said:
You have the wrong F. You used the result from part a, which is a torque.

(60)(9.81) = 588.6

588.6(46)sin(68) = 25104.0592??
 
riseofphoenix said:
(60)(9.81) = 588.6
Right.
588.6(46)sin(68) = 25104.0592??
Check your units. (How did you do part a?)
 
Doc Al said:
Right.

Check your units. (How did you do part a?)

I think I changed r to meters

so...

588.6(0.46)sin (68) = 251.04 N*m

And direction would be counterclockwise, right?
 
riseofphoenix said:
I think I changed r to meters

so...

588.6(0.46)sin (68) = 251.04 N*m
Right.

And direction would be counterclockwise, right?
No. Which way would the wrench tend to turn? Just look at the diagram and use your common experience.
 
Doc Al said:
Right.


No. Which way would the wrench tend to turn? Just look at the diagram and use your common experience.

clockwise


thanks!
 
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