5.7 - Torque
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Practice Questions
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What is torque?
💡 Hint: Think about how force relates to rotation.
What unit is torque measured in?
💡 Hint: It combines units of force and distance.
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What is the formula for torque?
💡 Hint: Think of how both force and the length of the lever arm matter.
Torque is measured in which unit?
💡 Hint: Consider the units of torque's components.
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Challenge Problems
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A 20 N force is applied at a 60° angle from the handle of a door that is 0.8 m long. Calculate the torque produced about the hinge.
💡 Hint: Remember to use the sine of the angle to find the effective distance.
Explain how a bowling ball can be considered to have torque applied when it is rolled down an alley.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the path and force applied to create rotation.
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