Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture - Problems - Page 253: 15

Answer

The force required to open the bottle is between 20N and 50N

Work Step by Step

We sum the torques about the left end of the bottle opener; $(+ \circlearrowleft) \sum \tau =0$ $F_C*9mm-79mm*F=0$ $F=(9mm*F_C)/(79mm)$ We then substitute in 200N and 400N for F; $F=(9mm*200N)/(79mm)$ $F\approx20N$ $F=(9mm*400N)/(79mm)$ $F\approx50N$
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