A pair of forces with equal magnitudes, opposite directions, and different lines of action is called a "couple" When a couple acts on a rigid object, the couple produces a torque that does not depend on the location of the axis. The figure shows a couple acting on a tire wrench, each force being perpendicular to the wrench Let L -0.279 m and F-47.3 N. Determine the torque produced by the couple when the axis is perpendicular to the tire and passes through (a) point A. (b) point B, and (c) point C. (a) Number (b) Number (c) Number Units Units Units

A pair of forces with equal magnitudes, opposite directions, and different lines of action is called a "couple" When a couple acts on a rigid object, the couple produces a torque that does not depend on the location of the axis. The figure shows a couple acting on a tire wrench, each force being perpendicular to the wrench Let L -0.279 m and F-47.3 N. Determine the torque produced by the couple when the axis is perpendicular to the tire and passes through (a) point A. (b) point B, and (c) point C. (a) Number (b) Number (c) Number Units Units Units