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Module 2. Physics

The specific torque loading for a bolt is 50 lbs.ins but an extension of 2 inches is needed to reach the bolt in addition to the 8 inches torque wrench. What will the actual reading?

  • 54 lb.ins.
  • 40 lb.ins.
  • 60 lb.ins.

disho251 asking:

can someone please explain this?

Community Comments (2)

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Bruce Posts: 3 07.06.2024 / 12:37
When using an extension with a torque wrench, the applied torque to the bolt changes. In this case, the 2-inch extension increases the total length of the torque wrench to 10 inches (8 inches of the wrench + 2 inches of the extension). The formula to calculate the new reading is:

Actual reading = (Specific torque load × Length of the wrench) / Total length (wrench + extension)

So, for this question:

Actual reading = (50 lb.ins × 8 inches) / 10 inches = 40 lb.ins
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disho251 Posts: 2 09.07.2024 / 13:41
thank you

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