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   ocr: Using two handles Moments can work together, which is why it's much easier to open a faucet if you push on more than one handle. The total moment on the faucet is the sum. of the moments you apply to each handle. Im 3N 0l5m 5N< FULCRUM Two people pushing together can open a heavy door more easily than one person pushing alone. For example, if one person pushes with a force of 3N, 1m from the hinges, the clockwise moment is: 3Nx Im = 3Nm. If another person pushes with a force of5N, 0.5m from the hinges the extra clockwise moment is: 5Nx 0.5m = 2.5Nm The tWo pushing together produce a clockwise ...