SOLUTION: A winch has a handle with a radius of 18 in. and a drum of radius 3.0 in. How much force is required to lift a 120 lb weight? Express your answer in US units to the nearest whole

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Question 330171: A winch has a handle with a radius of 18 in. and a drum of radius 3.0 in. How much force is required to lift a 120 lb weight? Express your answer in US units to the nearest whole unit.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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To lift a 120 lb weight, a force of 120 lb is required.
You may be looking for torque given the radii.