2006-08-30 15:21:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In physics, Rotational Force is informally known as Torque.
There are two important quantities in torque: Force and where you apply the force (called radius). The formula is:
t = r x F = r F sin(qrF)
2006-08-31 10:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Torque is a force applied in a rotational fashion. For example, for a screw to overcome the resistance of the wood and be driven in, you have to apply a significant amount of torque on the screwdriver.
If you apply torque to a massive body that is not under active resistance that tries to stop it -- a flywheel is a good example -- it will gain angular momentum and will continue spinning, indefinitely if there is no friction.
The torque generated by a car's engine is what allows a car to accelerate quickly. It's actually not a function of horsepower.
2006-08-30 23:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rotational force is indeed torque.
2006-08-30 22:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by mnm75932 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
torque? not sure but thas what jumps out at me
2006-08-30 22:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is called Tau
2006-08-30 22:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by LEPTON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pick other one or other symbol but you have to mention the name of symbol
2006-08-31 04:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by speck197 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋