A Force with a Given Magnitude Is to Be Applied

Multiple Choice

A force with a given magnitude is to be applied to a wheel.The torque can be maximized by:

A) applying the force near the axle, radially outward from the axle
B) applying the force near the rim, radially outward from the axle
C) applying the force near the axle, parallel to a tangent to the wheel
D) applying the force at the rim, tangent to the rim
E) applying the force at the rim, at 45 ° to the tangent