A-LEVEL PHYSICS: 11.1.3: Torque (SaveMyExams) Flashcards
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the change in rotational motion due to a turning force is called…
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torque
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Torque (τ) = …
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τ = Fr
Torque = Force * perpendicular distance between line of action & angle of rotation
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when applied to a couple (2 forces), torque can be described as:
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the sum of the moments produced by each of the forces in the couple
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couples produce a resultant force of…
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