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Question

A clamp is designed to secure a lightweight metal tube. When both the finger and the thumb are applied with equal forces of F_F=F_T=12.0 N, calculate the resulting force that the clamp's ends exert on the metal tube.

Diagram of a clamp securing a metal tube, showing forces FT and FF applied equally.

Accepted Answer

36 N

Answer

30 N

Answer

43 N

Answer

66 N