The tune-up specifications of a car call for the spark plugs to be tightened to a torque of 38 Nm.  You plan to tighten the plugs bu pulling on the end of a 25 cm long wrench.  Because of the cramped space under the hood, you'll have to pull at an angle of 120º with respect to the wrench shaft.  With what force must you pull?

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The tune-up specifications of a car call for the spark plugs to be tightened to a torque of 38 Nm.  You plan to tighten the plugs bu pulling on the end of a 25 cm long wrench.  Because of the cramped space under the hood, you'll have to pull at an angle of 120º with respect to the wrench shaft.  With what force must you pull?

 
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