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A door wedge is jammed underneath a door to hold it open. Is the wedge more...

A door wedge is jammed underneath a door to hold it open. Is the wedge more effective if you place it near or far from the hinges? Why?

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More eefective far from hinges. Torque causing rotation depends on force and point of its applcation from the axis of rotation. bigger the torque farther the point of application of force.

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