A 20.0 cm wrench is used to generate a torque at a bolt. A force of 50 N is applied perpendicularly at the end of the wrench. The torque generated at the bolt is

A. 8.0 N•m.
B. 10 N•m.
C. 14 N•m.
D. 22 N•m.
E. 37 N•m.


B. 10 N•m.

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