Torque lever

PIRA: 
1J40.11
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1J Statistics of Rigid Bodies
Concept: 
Static Torque

Use a ratchet to tighten a bolt as much as possible.  Then extend the handle of the rachet using a metal pipe to increase the torque to the point of breaking the bolt.

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