When the palmaris longus muscle in the forearm is flexed, the wrist moves back and forth. If the muscle generates a force of 39.5 N39.5 N and it is acting with an effective lever arm of 2.55 cm, what is the torque that the muscle produces on the wrist?

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Torque

Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force in physics and mechanics. Based on the course of study, it is also known as the moment of force, rotational force, or turning effect.