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Why is a wrench of longer arm preferred more?

Why is a wrench of longer arm preferred more?

Torque or turning effect due to a force is maximum when r is maximum. We prefer to use a wrench with long arm because when the length of the arm(r) is long, the force (F) required to produce a given turning effect ( x ) is smaller. Hence, a nut can be unscrewed easily.

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