The Physics of the Mobile
... Torque is represented using the Greek letter tau as follows: = Fd sinθ -Where F = Force (Newtons) d = lever arm length θ = angle that force makes with the axis of the lever arm Note: Torque is a vector quantity. ...
... Torque is represented using the Greek letter tau as follows: = Fd sinθ -Where F = Force (Newtons) d = lever arm length θ = angle that force makes with the axis of the lever arm Note: Torque is a vector quantity. ...
Rotational Mechanics - Appoquinimink High School
... • Direction of the applied force is also important for torque. – Example, you would never pull/push the doorknob side to side to open the door, but instead apply the force perpendicular to the door. ...
... • Direction of the applied force is also important for torque. – Example, you would never pull/push the doorknob side to side to open the door, but instead apply the force perpendicular to the door. ...
