Question

opening a can of paint requires a screwdriver or other machine to pry open the lid. how does a screwdriver affect the force applied to opening the lid
A. it increases the applied force and reduces its distance
B. it increases the applied force and changes its distance and direction
C. it changes the distance of the applied force

Answer 1

Opening a can of paint requires a screwdriver or other machine to pry open the lid. The screwdriver affect the force applied to opening the lid.  The answer is :  B.  It increases the applied force and changes its distance and direction.

Answer 2

Answer:

It increases the applied force and changes its distance and direction

Explanation:

Opening a can of paint requires a screwdriver or other machine to pry open the lid. Screwdriver is type of simple machine.    

A screwdriver affect the force applied to opening the lid. Screwdriver is used to increase applied torque. It also changes the distance and the direction of the applied force.

So, the correct option is (b) " it increases the applied force and changes its distance and direction ".