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When checking a torque wrench 15 inches long, the load required to give torque of 120 lbs.in. is

  • 6 lbs.
  • 8 lbs.
  • 10 lbs.

Explanation from PART66Online

Torque equals force multiplied by lever length, so the load needed is the torque divided by the arm: 120 lb.in divided by 15 in gives 8 lb. Applying an 8 lb load at the 15-inch effective length therefore produces exactly the 120 lb.in checking torque.

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rgcaires asked · 25 May 2016

I have a question on how we do this calculation? Thanks

Community Comments (1)

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PART66Online 25 May 2016
torque = force * lever(distance)
120 = x * 15
x = 120 / 15
x = 8

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