Question

part 4: torque conversions and applications score: 60/100 answered: 6/10 question 7 calculate the torque in inch-pounds if the force applied is 10.8 foot-pounds. inch-pounds enter an integer or decimal number (more...) submit question

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the conversion factor

We know that 1 foot - pound is equal to 12 inch - pounds. This is because 1 foot is equal to 12 inches, and torque (in the context of force - distance) has a linear relationship with the unit of length. So the conversion formula from foot - pounds ($F_{ft - lb}$) to inch - pounds ($F_{in - lb}$) is $F_{in - lb}=F_{ft - lb}\times12$.

Step2: Substitute the given value

We are given that the force in foot - pounds is $F_{ft - lb} = 10.8$. Substituting this value into the conversion formula, we get $F_{in - lb}=10.8\times12$.

Step3: Calculate the result

Calculating $10.8\times12$, we can think of it as $(10 + 0.8)\times12=10\times12+0.8\times12 = 120+9.6=129.6$.

Answer:

129.6