document.write( "Question 1094674: The force F required to open a gate varies inversely as the distance d of the force from the line of hinges. The least force that can be used to open a certain gate 8 feet wide is 10 lbs. What force applied at a distance of 15 inches from the hinges would be needed to open the gate? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "The ratio of the forces is    dimensionless units.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The ratio of the distances (measured in inches) is    in the same order.    (Notice 8 feet = 8*12 inches !)\r\n" );
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document.write( "In accordance with the condition, you should equate/write inverse proportion\r\n" );
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document.write( "Then F =  = 64 lbs.\r\n" );
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