A 1.10-kg wrench is acting on a nut trying to turn it. The length of the wrench lies directly to the east of the nut. A force 150.0 N acts on the wrench at a position 15.0 cm from the center of the nut in a direction 30.0° north of east
What is the magnitude of the torque about the center of the nut?
A) 22.5 N ? m
B) 11.3 N ? m
C) 19.5 N ? m
D) 2250 N ? m
E) 1949 N ? m
Answer: B
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