2007-02-09 01:03:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Torque, in engineering and mechanics, a twisting effort applied to an object that tends to make the object turn about its axis of rotation. The magnitude of a torque is equal to the magnitude of the applied force multiplied by the distance between the object's axis of rotation and the point where the force is applied. In many ways, torque is the rotational analogue to force. Just as a force applied to an object tends to change the linear rate of motion of the object, a torque applied to an object tends to change the object's rate of rotational motion.
2007-02-09 01:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Vinu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as "rotational force" or "angular force" which causes a change in rotational motion. This force is defined by linear force multiplied by a radius. The SI units for torque are newton metres. In the U.S., foot-pounds force
2007-02-09 09:26:11 · answer #2 · answered by shubhi j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The measure of the force applied to a member to produce rotational motion usually measured in foot-pounds. Torque is determined by multiplying the applied force by the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied.
2007-02-09 09:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by nik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque means a force that causes rotation around a central point such as an axle = an ancient Celtic necklace or armband made of twisted metal.
2007-02-09 09:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by SRK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque is the rotation of a force towards its moment point, expressed in equation T=F.d where F is the force in Newton and d is the perpendicular distance from the line of action of the force to the moment point in meter.The rotation could either be clockwise or counterclockwise.
2007-02-13 02:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by only_ y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torque is the amount of twisting force applied to an abject. As an example, the lug nuts on tires for cars. They are to be tightened to 50 foot pounds of force. Simply put it is a measurement of how tight you make a twisting connection. It can be inch ounces, inch pounds, foot pounds, any combonation of distance and weight or force.
hope that helps.
2007-02-09 09:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suppose u apply a force on a door with hinges, what happens is that though ur force in liner that is in one direction, the door takes a circular path of movement. This type of force which is responsible for causing circular or angular motion is called a torque.
2007-02-09 22:03:38 · answer #7 · answered by The Pain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a body is capable of rotating about an axis, then force applied on this body will rotate it about that axis. this turning effect of force is known as torque or moment of force. it is the product of force and moment arm.
Torque= Force * moment arm
t= F * d
The unit of torque in S. I. units is Newton meter that is N.m.
2007-02-09 09:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by Queen Annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The turning effect of force is known as torque.
Vectorially, it is a cross-product of the distance moved and the force produced.
S.I. unit is N-m.
For example, turning the knob of a door.
2007-02-09 12:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by Shobiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
torque is the turning moment of a force about an axis and is measured by the product of force(F) & radius(r) at right angle to which the force acts i.e T=F*r
2007-02-09 09:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋