Torque |
| Torque is the turning moment of a force (the force times the perpendicular distance to a pivot) in Newton meters. Force, f, becomes torque, T , in angular mechanics. The equation ....f.=.ma.... becomes ...T.=.Ia.... where I is the moment of inertia and a is the angular acceleration. |
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Torque and reactive torque The car 'wheel stands' and helicopters spin out of control if the tail rotor falls off. |