Torque
τ = r·F·sin(θ)
What it says
Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. It measures the tendency of a force to cause rotation around an axis. This adapter calculates torque given the magnitude of the force, the lever arm radius, and the angle between the force and lever arm vectors.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
τ | Torque (N·m) | M L^2 T^-2 |
r | Lever arm radius (m) | L |
F | Force (N) | M L T^-2 |
θ | Angle between r and F (rad) | 1 |
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