A torque of 5 Nm is applied to a wheel. If the radius of the wheel is 0.25 m, what is the force applied tangentially?

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A torque of 5 Nm is applied to a wheel. If the radius of the wheel is 0.25 m, what is the force applied tangentially?
  1. 10 N
  2. 20 N
  3. 5 N
  4. 15 N

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Q: A torque of 5 Nm is applied to a wheel. If the radius of the wheel is 0.25 m, what is the force applied tangentially?
Solution: Torque (τ) = F × r, thus F = τ / r = 5 Nm / 0.25 m = 20 N.
Steps: 5

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