Torque

052 - Torque

In this video Paul Andersen begins by discriminating between translation and rotational motion. He then explains how a torque is the product of the lever arm and the force perpendicular. The lever arm must be perpendicular to the axis of rotation and the force must be perpendicular to the lever arm.

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I've heard about torque in cars, but didn't search for what it meant; this video helped me understand the concept. Thank you! :) 

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Very informative. Thank you for such a subtle explanation, i finally understood what torque means.

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man this torque confused me for a whole year. Now i totally get it. thank you.

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