Answer:
(b) Torque will increase.
Explanation:
Torque is given as the product of force and moment arm (radius).
τ = F x r
F = τ / r
where;
F is force
τ is torque
r is radius (moment arm)
Keeping force constant, we will have the following;
τ ∝ r
This shows that torque is directly proportional moment arm (radius), thus increase in moment arm, will cause increase in torque.
For instance;
let the constant force = 5 N
let the initial moment arm, r = 2m
Torque, τ = 5 N x 2m = 10 Nm
When the moment arm is increased to 4 m
Torque, τ = 5 N x 4m = 20 Nm
Therefore, at a constant force, increasing in the Moment arm, will cause increase in torque.
Coorect option is "(b) Torque will increase."
