(20%) Problem I. A motorist has gotten a flat tire and is in the process of chan

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(20%) Problem I. A motorist has gotten a flat tire and is in the process of changing it. One of the lug nuts is on very tight and he 1s trying to remove it. Ifhe is able to push/pull with a force F, which of the following is the best approach? Grade Summary Deductions Potential 20% 80% Pipe put over Tire Iron to serve as an extension Submissions Attempts remaining: 4 detailed view (20% per attempt) 20% Rope tied to Tire Iron Submit Hint Feedback I give up! Hints: 1 % deduction per hint. Hints remaining: 1 Feedback: 1% deduction per feedback.

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Pipe put over the tire iron to serve as an extension.

It produces more torque for the same force F as perpendicular distance is increased..

Hence creates more turning effect and unscrews the nut easily.

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