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benabean
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In rotational motion ,
the units for torque, [itex] \tau = r \times F [/itex],
are N [itex]\cdot[/itex] m
and for work done by a torque,
[itex]W = \int_{\theta1}^{\theta2} \tau \cdot d\theta [/itex], are Joules.
Yet both these quantities are homongenous/ have same SI units.
Is it so wrong to quote torques in Joules? If so, why?
(And vice versa)
b.
the units for torque, [itex] \tau = r \times F [/itex],
are N [itex]\cdot[/itex] m
and for work done by a torque,
[itex]W = \int_{\theta1}^{\theta2} \tau \cdot d\theta [/itex], are Joules.
Yet both these quantities are homongenous/ have same SI units.
Is it so wrong to quote torques in Joules? If so, why?
(And vice versa)
b.