The force required to pull the cork out of the top of a wine bottle is in the ra

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The force required to pull the cork out of the top of a wine bottle is in the range of 150 to 400N

What range of forces F is required to open a wine bottle with the bottle opener shown in(Figure 1) ?

Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma.

The force required to pull the cork out of the top of a wine bottle is in the range of 150 to 400N What range of forces F is required to open a wine bottle with the bottle opener shown in(Figure 1) ? Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma.

Explanation / Answer

Balance the torques...

Fr = Fr

(150)(9) = F(79)

F = 17.1 N

(400)(9) = F(79)

F = 45.6 N

So the range is 17.1 - 45.6 N

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