A torque of 12 Nm is applied to a wheel with a radius of 0.4 m. What is the force applied tangentially to the wheel?

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A torque of 12 Nm is applied to a wheel with a radius of 0.4 m. What is the force applied tangentially to the wheel?
  1. 15 N
  2. 30 N
  3. 40 N
  4. 50 N

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Q: A torque of 12 Nm is applied to a wheel with a radius of 0.4 m. What is the force applied tangentially to the wheel?
Solution: Using τ = F × r, we have F = τ / r = 12 Nm / 0.4 m = 30 N.
Steps: 6

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