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प्रश्न
To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can be decreased by
पर्याय
applying the force at the pivoted point
applying the force very close to the pivoted point
applying the force farthest from the pivoted point
none of the above
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उत्तर
applying the force farthest from the pivoted point
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