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Using a crowbar, a person can remove a nail by exerting littleforce, whereas pulling directly on the nail requires a large forceto remove it (you probably can't). Why? Using a crowbar, a personcan remove a nail by exerting little force, whereas pullingdirectly on the nail requires a large force to remove it (youprobably can't). Why?

A.The applied force is at a large distance from the pivot,giving rise to a large torque.

B.The applied force is at a small distance from the pivot,giving rise to a large torque.

C.The applied force is at a large distance from the pivot,giving rise to a small torque.

D. Because the crowbar is heavy.

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