A torque wrench is a special type of wrench that limits the magnitude of the torque it i...

A torque wrench is a special type of wrench that limits the magnitude of the torque it is applying to a bolt, helping the user avoid breaking a bolt or stripping a thread. The torque wrench in Figure 8.15 has a long handle, and we suppose one user applies a force at a distance of 10 cm from the head of the wrench. If a second user applies a force at a point 25 cm from the head, what value of will produce the same torque? Assume forces and are both applied perpendicular to the wrench handle.

(a) 10 N

(b) 20 N

(c) 50 N

(d) 100 N

(e) 125 N

(reference figure 8.15)