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Can a small force ever exert a greater torque than a larger force? Explain

yes it is possible if small force is applied with a larger moment arm(lever arm) as compared to larger force.

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How does a large force produce a small torque and it is possible for a small force to produce a large torque?

Torque is the product of (force) x (distance from the center of rotation).So with a distance from the center that's large enough or small enough,any force can produce as much or as little torque as you want.


How it is possible for a large force to produce only a small or even zero torque?

A large force can produce a small or zero torque if the force is applied at a point where the lever arm (distance from the point of rotation to the line of action of the force) is very small or zero. Torque is calculated as force multiplied by lever arm, so a small lever arm can result in a small or zero torque even with a large force.


How is it possible for a smaller force to produce a large torque?

By applying the small force farther from the center of rotation. That's exactly the reason why you need a longer wrench to crack the nut off of the bolt when it's stuck. It's also exactly the reason why the child sits farther from the pivot of the see-saw than her father does.


When you apply a tiny force to a tiny object or a large force to a large object you produce?

When you apply a force to a mass you produce acceleration. "Tiny" and "large" are not well defined here, but the basic equation is F = ma, so if the forces are proportional to the masses in each case (for example, a 0.1 N force applied to a 0.1 g object and a 1000 N force applied to a 1000 g object) then you will produce the same acceleration for both objects.


Is the mechanical advantage that makes work easiest is one that is large or small or zero?

The mechanical advantage that makes work easiest is one that is large. Mechanical advantage is a measure of how much a machine multiplies the input force to produce a greater output force. A larger mechanical advantage means that the machine requires less input force to do a certain amount of work.

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How does a large force produce a small torque and it is possible for a small force to produce a large torque?

Torque is the product of (force) x (distance from the center of rotation).So with a distance from the center that's large enough or small enough,any force can produce as much or as little torque as you want.


How it is possible for a large force to produce only a small or even zero torque?

A large force can produce a small or zero torque if the force is applied at a point where the lever arm (distance from the point of rotation to the line of action of the force) is very small or zero. Torque is calculated as force multiplied by lever arm, so a small lever arm can result in a small or zero torque even with a large force.


How is it possible for a smaller force to hava a large torque?

Yes, it is possible for a smaller force to have a large torque because it is usually located at a much greater distance from the center of rotation. Torque is calculated by multiplying the distance by the force.


What is the name of the mechanism that produces the amount of torque?

An angular force would produce a large torque like angular momentum of a spinning wheel.


How does a lever increase the mechanical advantage?

It has to do with a type of force called torque. When you push down on a lever, the force you push with is multiplied by the length of the lever to produce a torque. If you have a very long lever, then you are multiplying your pushing force by a big number and can produce a big torque. It's an easy way to get a large force with little effort.


What is the name of the mechanism that produces the greatest amount of torque?

An angular force would produce a large torque like angular momentum of a spinning wheel.


How is it possible for a smaller force to produce a large torque?

By applying the small force farther from the center of rotation. That's exactly the reason why you need a longer wrench to crack the nut off of the bolt when it's stuck. It's also exactly the reason why the child sits farther from the pivot of the see-saw than her father does.


When you apply a tiny force to a tiny object or a large force to a large object you produce?

When you apply a force to a mass you produce acceleration. "Tiny" and "large" are not well defined here, but the basic equation is F = ma, so if the forces are proportional to the masses in each case (for example, a 0.1 N force applied to a 0.1 g object and a 1000 N force applied to a 1000 g object) then you will produce the same acceleration for both objects.


When a force is exerted on an object does a large force always produce greater change in the object's momentum than a smaller force does explain?

No this causes an unbalanced force or a balanced forceNO chizz you rape the poor person!


What is it called when large unstable nuclei split because the electric force is greater than the nuclear force?

When large unstable nuclei split because the electric for is greater than the nuclear force is nuclear decay.


How does a lever apply force with advantage?

It applies a small amount of force to produce a large amount of force.


When large unstable nuclei split because the electric force is greater than the nuclear force is what?

Natural radioactivity.