Chapter 1:

Question 1

Define torque:

Answer 1

A twisting force that results in rotation.

Question 2

If a balance has two items on either side, and they level out at the same exact level, what can we say about these objects:

a. The two objects have the same mass.
b. The mass of the two objects combined is equal to that of the balance.
c. The torque of the balance is oscillating.
d. The net torque on the balance = 0.

Answer 2

The net torque on the balance i= 0