Physics Laboratory Manual
Physics Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9781133950639
Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 1PLA

State a definition of torque and give an equation for torque. Define the terms in the equation.

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The description of torque and equation for torque.

Answer to Problem 1PLA

Torque is the tendency of a force to rotate an object and equation for torque is τ=Fd.

Explanation of Solution

Torque is the measure of the tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate about some axis.

Write the equation for torque

    τ=Fd

Here, τ is the torque, F is the magnitude of the force and d is the perpendicular lever arm of the force.

Conclusion:

Thus, torque is the tendency of a force to rotate an object and equation for torque is τ=Fd.

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