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Question
To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can be decreased by
Options
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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Solution
applying the force farthest from the pivoted point
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