Torque

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What is Torque?

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Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object, calculated as the product of the force and the distance from the axis of rotation.

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What is the formula for calculating Torque?

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Torque (τ) = Force (F) × Distance (r) × sin(θ), where θ is the angle between the force vector and the lever arm.

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What units are used to measure Torque?

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Torque is measured in Newton-meters (Nm).

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What is the relationship between Torque and rotational motion?

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Torque causes an object to rotate around an axis; greater torque results in greater angular acceleration.

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What is the significance of the distance in Torque calculation?

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The distance (lever arm) affects the amount of torque produced; a longer lever arm increases torque for the same amount of force.

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How does the angle of force application affect Torque?

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The angle affects the effective component of the force that contributes to torque; maximum torque occurs when the force is applied perpendicularly (90 degrees) to the lever arm.

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What is the effect of increasing force on Torque?

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Increasing the applied force increases the torque, assuming the distance from the axis of rotation remains constant.

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What happens to Torque if the distance is doubled?

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If the distance from the axis of rotation is doubled, the torque is also doubled for the same applied force.

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What is static equilibrium in the context of Torque?

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Static equilibrium occurs when the sum of all torques acting on an object is zero, resulting in no rotation.

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What is dynamic equilibrium in the context of Torque?

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Dynamic equilibrium occurs when an object is moving with constant angular velocity, and the net torque acting on it is zero.