Torque: Understanding with a Simple Example

[Chopcsu]

Just tryin to wrap my head around it, say I've got 2 squares(only worrying about 2d), assuming one is twice the size as the other but same mass.
if i push on the corner of the small square there is less toque than if i did the same push on the large box since its conact point is further from the cm?


just a simple example id like clarrified to help me understand better

 

[arildno]

I assume you are talking about the torques about the centres, generated by equal forces. Then:
True , but the moment of inertia of the bigger square is largest.

 

[Chopcsu]

cheers, yeah i was thinking of the simple case

thanks for the answer, does help...sorta new it myself but wanted to hear it from someone else...