This problem explores the ways that torque can be used in everyday life. The nut

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This problem explores the ways that torque can be used in everyday life.

The nut is now placed in a nutcracker with only one lever, as shown, (Figure 3) and again friction keeps the nut from slipping. The top "jaw" (in black) is fixed to a stationary frame so that a person just has to apply a force to the bottom lever. Assume that F2 is directed perpendicular to the handle.

Part B

Find the magnitude of the force F2 required to crack the nut.

Express your answer in terms of Fn, d, and D.

This problem explores the ways that torque can be used in everyday life.

The nut is now placed in a nutcracker with only one lever, as shown, (Figure 3) and again friction keeps the nut from slipping. The top "jaw" (in black) is fixed to a stationary frame so that a person just has to apply a force to the bottom lever. Assume that F2 is directed perpendicular to the handle.

Part B

Find the magnitude of the force F2 required to crack the nut.

Express your answer in terms of Fn, d, and D.

Explanation / Answer

Part B :

using conservation of the torque

F2 X D = Fn X d

F2 = Fn X d / D

the magnitude of the force F2 required to crack the nut is

F2 = Fn X d / D

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