The turning effect of forces, also known as torque, is the measure of the ability of a force to rotate an object around an axis. It is dependent on the magnitude and direction of the force, as well as the distance from the axis of rotation.
The turning effect of forces can be calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the force by the perpendicular distance between the force and the axis of rotation. This is represented by the equation: T = F x d, where T is the torque, F is the force, and d is the distance.
Clockwise rotation refers to the direction in which an object rotates when viewed from above, in a direction that is the same as the hands of a clock. Counterclockwise rotation is the opposite direction, like the movement of the hands of a clock in the opposite direction.
The position of the force affects the turning effect as it determines the perpendicular distance between the force and the axis of rotation. The farther the force is from the axis of rotation, the stronger the turning effect will be.
Some examples of the turning effect of forces in our daily lives include opening a door, using a wrench to loosen a bolt, and riding a bike. In all of these situations, a force is applied at a distance from the axis of rotation to produce a turning effect.