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TORQUE. An applied force that may cause an object to rotate. The size of the force and where it is applied determine the size of the Torque. Pivot. r = lever arm. . Fsin . F. rsin . F. F. F. F. F. Which force will produce the most torque?. 4m. 0.5m. 2m. ?. 40N. Example 1. ?.
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TORQUE • An applied force that may cause an object to rotate. • The size of the force and where it is applied determine the size of the Torque.
Pivot r = lever arm Fsin F rsin
F F F F F Which force will produce the most torque?
4m 0.5m 2m ? 40N Example 1
? 12N Example 2 12m 4m 3kg 1.5m
Example 3 m=50kg 12m x m=80kg 4m
60º 5m m=12kg m=20kg Example 4