torque querie?

Question

torque = force * perpendicular distance

so if you have a square that rotates about an axis that is not in the centre of the square, and a force is applied to one corner of the square an it is perpendicular to the square, does this still constitute torque.

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Answer 1

The pivot or fulcrum does not need to be in the center
of the plank to apply the torque formula.
The torque on either side of the pivot is obtained by
multiplying the force times the distance from the
pivot point.

torque= forceapplied * distancefrompivot

In your example, the square can be treated as a circle.
The tangent line to the circle is always perpendicular.
I am assuming that you are referring to the displacement
of the pivot from the center of the circle. If the pivot
was in the center then a line drawn from the center
to the edge would measure the distance. However,
if the pivot is moved from the center then the plank
tilts accordingly. Applying a force perpendicular to
the plank and measuring the distance from the pivot
to the point of force contact will suffice. Yes, this is
still a function of torque. However, the application
of the formula is tailored to a single dimension
rather than two dimensions. The torque will be
applied on the angle where the edge of the circle
contacts the perpendicular line to the direction
of the ray on which the torque will be applied.
In other words, the line on which the torque
is applied will intersect the pivot point(with
the other point on the line being the point
where the force is applied).

Answer 2

Torque only exist on a mass structure, causing rotation only and only if power is applied to cause that rotation.
Force is the results of applying power ,and force does not exist by itself. Forces are never singular in nature ,but always come in pairs.
A good esample ot torque is a see saw. Where the product of the force(weight)and the distance from the fulcrum is the torque which tend to make the see saw rotate.
So a force mulotiplied by a distance is really Energy.
Torque is energy of rotation.

Answer 3

try this site. introduction to torque. Just put those words on the web search & you have your answer because i just read it. It's too long for this, but it does answer your question.