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    I A Question About the Physical Explanation Behind Torque

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew a good explanation behind the physical reason for torque. As in why a force applied from a greater distance to the center of rotation is better at turning an object than a force applied closer to the center. The question seems obvious, but all I've been able...
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    • Rotaional kinematics Rotating bodies Rotational mecahnics Torque Torque and rotation
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    • Forum: Classical Physics