TORQUE AND LEVER ARM Flashcards by Mary Villa | Brainscape

Q

is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis.

A

Torque

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Q

is a vector quantity

A

Torque

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Q

Newton-meter (N.m)

A

unit for torque

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Q

makes the seesaw move, causing an angular acceleration of the seesaw.

A

Force

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Q

as the distance between the pivot point and the place where the force acts.

A

Lever arm

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Q

TORQUE FORMULA

A

Ʈ = Fr

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Q

a hinged that allows it to rotate about its point of support

A

P (Pivot point)

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