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Lesson: Chapter 11 — Turning Effect of a Force

11.2. Couple of forces 10 of 12

Question 10

Why is a screwdriver with a fat handle better for a tightly stuck screw?

The right answer is the one marked above.

Because a fat handle increases the distance between the two lines. Since M = F × d, a larger d delivers a larger moment from the same grip.

The weight of the tool is irrelevant. All that counts is the distance between the two points where the fingers press.

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