Rotation - Torque Flashcards
1
Q
What is torque?
A
A force that causes an object to rotate
2
Q
What is the equation for torque?
A
T = F*d
3
Q
What component of force is used to calculate torque?
A
The component perpendicular to the distance
4
Q
What units is torque measured in?
A
Newton * meters (N*m)
5
Q
What is center of gravity?
A
A point chosen to represent where torque is being applied to an object.
6
Q
How is center of gravity determined?
A
Various equations (will be provided)
7
Q
What is the equation for gravitational torque?
A
T = mgd
