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To open a door easily, the handle should be fixed

A. Near the hinges

B. Away from mid-point opposite to hinges

C. In the middle

D. None of these

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

None of the above

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  1. Bukola Olufola
    Bukola Olufola :
    2 years ago

    Since Torque = force x distance, to open a door easily, the handle should be fixed at the greatest distance from the hinges. If we pull with same force on a handle that is 2 feet away from the hinges, we will provide twice the torque, so it will be twice as easy to open

  2. Bukola Olufola
    Bukola Olufola :
    2 years ago

    Since Torque = force x distance, to open a door easily, the handle should be fixed at the greatest distance from the hinges. If we pull with same force on a handle that is 2 feet away from the hinges, we will provide twice the torque, so it will be twice as easy to open

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