# Yes, another example would be..

Posted by Maximamike (92 SE) on September 08, 2002 at 12:37:12:

In Reply to: I'm well out of my knowledge here but I think the key is putting the point of application of the force (the caliper) further from the actual center of rotation would increase leverage? I'm picturing a line drawn from the hub to the caliper here... and the longer that line, the more leverage? am I on the right track here? posted by mentat on September 08, 2002 at 12:24:24:

If you have a stuck bolt you move your hand towards the outer edge of the tool, to give you more leverage. Moving your hand closer decreases the amount of force. I'd give you an equation or some shit but I'm too lazy to find my physics book and it might be in my dorm room(word)

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- Dont get we wrong I totally understand the longer handle for more leverage, but MIKE (93VE) 14:00:07 9/08/2002 (5)
  - Uhhhh, the axle? Since that's where it's turning around, and attached to the moving part of the car. hmmmm. nm Matt (93SE) 14:58:42 9/08/2002 (4)
    - Interesting MIKE (93VE) 17:10:56 9/08/2002 (3)
      - I would say you're correct as far "clamping force", but thats only part of the "Stopping Force" equation.... mentat (93se 5spd) 18:20:37 9/08/2002 (2)
        - Thank-you MIKE (93VE) 20:26:34 9/08/2002 (1)
          - Yup, you're getting it... mentat (93se 5spd) 10:56:21 9/09/2002 (0)
- OT mike any update on your friend's rims... email me n/m mentat (93se 5spd) 12:44:27 9/08/2002 (1)
  - Oh shit, sorry bout that. I'll send ya an email when I get back to school tomorrow.. Maximamike (92 SE) 13:10:18 9/08/2002 (0)

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: If you have a stuck bolt you move your hand towards the outer edge of the tool, to give you more leverage. Moving your hand closer decreases the amount of force. I'd give you an equation or some shit but I'm too lazy to find my physics book and it might be in my dorm room(word)