Torque Definition and 1000 Threads
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Trying to find the torque required to turn the crankshaft in my mechanism
Hello!, First post and I am excited. I am an artist and want to see if the motor I have selected for this mechanism will work for a project I am working on. I am trying to see if the gearbox/motor I have sourced for this mechanism is powerful enough to drive it. The weight of the object I...- TURNIGY
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- Crankshaft Mechanism Torque
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Torque calculations for a small electric vehicle
Hello guys, I'm trying to calculate the torque for a 3 wheeler electric (small vehicle). 2 driving wheels and one driven wheel. At the driving wheels we have a BLDC motor for each wheel. We want to calculate the torque for resting( not going down hill) on inclined plane (angle={5,10,15...- domnu_filip
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- Calculations Electric Electric vehicle Torque Torque calculations Vehicle
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Increasing the output torque of a DC motor with gears
Hello everyone, I see videos showing the output torque can be increased by using gears and this is usually demonstrated with DC motors (simple DC motors can be removed from toys). I understand the general logic: * The DC rotates in a high speed. * The gear system reduces the output speed. * If... -
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Torque on a rectangular coil in a uniform magnetic field
So this was a section taken out from a question which I am trying to do shown below I have drawn a sketch to help me visualise of what is going on I have used Fleming's left hand rule to help me determine what direction the force is facing on each side of the coil. For the last part in...- Bolter
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- Coil Field Magnetic Magnetic field Rectangular Torque Uniform Uniform magnetic field
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Is my elbow the point of application of force of a torque?
if i pick up a bucket i apply torque to the bucket. my shoulder is the fulcrum. is my elbow the point of application of force? just trying to understand the physics?- David lopez
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- Application Force Point Torque
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A rotating system of two point particles with inner torque
Lets say we have a system of two point particles (1. and 2.) which are rotating around an axis. What is written next in my physics course book is: The torque of a 2.body on the 1. body is M21=r1xF21 and the torque of the 1.body on the 2.body is M12=r2xF12. Understandable. But how? There is no... -
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Automotive Motorcycle: Flywheel mass and rear wheel torque
Hello, I made this account to ask this question that I’ve been loosing sleep over. My question is say you have 2 identical motorcycles the engine the exact same and everything the only difference is the mass of the flywheel one bikes engine has a flywheel twice the mass as the other will the...- Alwaysmore2learn
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- Flywheel Mass Motorcycle Torque Wheel
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Integral for the calculation of torque
Hello, I found an integral to calculate the torque from the applied torsional shear stress, and I didn't find an explanation of how this integral is deviated. Where does it come from? Could someone explain? T = ∫τ⋅r⋅dA = ∫τ⋅2πr⋅dr, where T is the torque and τ the shear stress. Thanks a lot! -
Finding the center of gravity with torque
I don't know how to find the center of gravity much less in this problem, so I just created a diagram of the pole with all the forces.- ari-anne
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- Center Center of gravity Gravity Torque
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Torque on a rotating system system
I calculated the total moment of inertia of the system to be ##2ml²Sin²θ##, so the angular momentum is ##2ml²ωSin²θ##. To get the torque on the system I need to differentiate the angular momentum but I don't have any time dependent terms. What should I do?- Saptarshi Sarkar
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- Rotating System Torque
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Why is the gear ratio reversed in a planetary gear system?
Hello, I am confused about something. I will take the time to work it out, but right now, I am using it to remember. And I am now confused. Go here: https://www.smlease.com/entries/mechanism/gear-train-gear-ratio-torque-and-speed-calculation/ Scroll down to the section on...- Trying2Learn
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- Gear Ratios Teeth Torque
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Analytical mathematical modeling of the torque caused by the laundry
Hello my dear physicists, I'm trying to model the varied generated (needed)Torque to rotate a washing machine Drum during a Washing Process so i assumed that the Model has as Input the target vilocity and as an Output the new needed torque to rotate the Drum(to be as a input for the motor...- OussamaSscn
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- Analytical Drum Mathematical Mathematical modeling Modeling Moment of inertia Motor Torque Washing machine
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Can the Normal Force Produce a Torque on an Object on an Incline?
Hi everyone I can't understand how normal force produce torque isn't normal force acts normally on the plane so the perpendicular distance in case if it was like block will be zero, so normal force doesn't produce torque. "case of box"- rashida564
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- Force Incline Normal Normal force Torque
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Torque with an oddly shaped lever
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- Lever Torque
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Torque on a Beam Due to Gravity
I tried using r * f * sin theta and calculated this: 1.14 m * 9.80 m/s/s * 7.78 kg = 109.7 N*m this was wrong; I needed three significant figures so I did 1.10E2 N*m which was also wrong. Since the torque is due to gravity; would it be -1.10E2 N*m since it’s angle is -270° which is -1?- cs44167
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- Beam Gravity Torque
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Find the Right Motor for a Vertical Load Torque
If I'm to choose a motor to suit a vertical load (torque)-see the attached picture for more illustration-. What is the criteria should i follow? After i have done the math for the weight of the object to be rotated, the torque to rotate the load is to be horizontal, and i only have the weight...- SALMAN22
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- Gears Load Torque Torque and rotation Vertical
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Pulleys with Torque: Free Body Diagram Analysis
Free body diagram is below, but I have confusion about the tension. The tension on the block and pulley should always be the same by Newton third law. so T1=T1' and T2=T2'. Part B) The system is in equilibrium so net torque on each pulley is equal to zero. Therefore T1'=T2' and T2'=T3. Applying...- rashida564
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- Pulleys Torque
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Opposing force of the axle when a torque is applied to a wheel?
Okay let's say we have a wheel attached to a fixed axle, free to spin, ignore friction and we apply a force on the edge of the wheel. That force creates a torque, does the axle have an opposing force to keep the wheel/axle assembly from accelerating linearly? Ive learned on this forum that when...- alkaspeltzar
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- Applied Axle Force Opposing Torque Wheel
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The torque (and stalling torque) of a servo motor
I'm using a servo to lift a pen. The pen and a bit of mechanism weights 35g. The servo I use to bring the pen up and down claims to have a torsional moment of 1.5kg/cm. Sometimes they call it torque in the specs. But surely that does not mean they are claiming that if I hung a 1.5kg weight a 1...- Owen Ransen
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- Motor Servo Torque Torque and rotation
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[Mechanics] Calculate the braking torque
Hello everyone ! I've got a problem in engineering class with a braking system (picture linked). In the first part I calculated the friction force $$ \vec{B} $$ with components : T (following y axis) : 2073.6N N (following x axis) : 5760N. For the first question I struggle a lot because I...- hugo_faurand
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- Braking Mechanics Torque
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Confusing Derivation of torque acting on disk question
Not sure how they obtained an answer of (2meukenetic *Mg/R^2)*r^2 dr = dt When they say disk I am assuming it's not ring shaped. So since F * Dr= DT where I guess F acting on a small point on the disc is constant from the table top. And Dr is the variable distance from a random small point from...- Bonbon32
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- Confusing Derivation Disk Torque
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Calculating Torque needed to raise an object
I'm trying to find out if my motor can rotate a robotic arm upwards from a resting position (we can assume the arm is a cylinder for simplicity). The cylinder has an outer diameter of 5.6 cm , and an inner diameter of 5.0cm Therefore its cross sectional area in that case should be pi(2.8)^2 -... -
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Finding the torque of a robotic arm
let's say we have a robotic arm, connected to a servo motor. the servo motor is rated at 500 kilogram-centimeter. the robotic arm lifts something upwards. will the torque remain constant? if so, torque equals force times distance to point of application of force time sine angle, will the angle...- David lopez
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- Arm Torque
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Linear Force to Torque Conversion
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- Force Linear Torque
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Higher gear ratio but less torque?
There's a micro motor with a gear ratio of 298:1 and there's a servo with a ratio of 188:1. The first runs at 12v and the other at 7.4v. How is it that the motor with the bigger gear ratio has only a 70 oz-in torque, while the second motor has a 560 oz-in torque? First motor ...- kolleamm
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- Gear Gear ratio Ratio Torque
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Force of the Ladder on a Wall Torque
I've been working on this problem for a couple days now and I'm clearly missing something. I first went ahead and solved the triangle. Hypotenuse is 5, height is 4, the last side is 3 and the angle is 53 degrees. I went ahead and did the sum of forces in the y direction = Fn - Fbucket - Fearth =...- astoll
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- Ap physics 1 Force Torque Wall
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Angular Momentum Vector and Torque Vector
In studying gyroscopic progression, the angular momentum vector is added to the torque vector. As intuitively these two vectors seem to be qualitatively quite different, how do we know that both vectors are in the same vector field and that they can be manipulated using the rules of vector... -
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Torque Calculations: Solve for Disc Revolutions with Opposing Torque
Homework Statement: The torque is removed when the disc is rotating at 8.0 rad s-1. An opposing torque of 14.5 N m is applied to slow the disc down. Calculate the number of revolutions the disc makes after the second torque is applied, before it comes to rest. Homework Equations: T=Is W=Wo...- Kratos521
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- Calculations Torque Torque calculations
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Rotational Inertia and Net Torque with Friction
I converted the amount of rotations completed in 5 seconds into radians. 23.4 rot * 2pi = 147 rad I found the angular acceleration of the object in the first 5 seconds it was speeding up. Wf = Wi + at a = 5.881 rad/s^2 I then used the moment of inertia given in the problem to solve for torque. T...- Isabel1747
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- Friction Inertia Net Net torque Physics Rotational Rotational inertia Torque
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How Accurate Is the Calculation of Angular Acceleration and Time for a Yo-yo?
total moment of inertia= (1/2) (0.098kg) ( 0.144m)^2 + (1/2) (0.098kg) ( 0.144m)^2 + (1/2) (0.016kg) (0.01m)^2 total moment of inertia= 2.03*10^(-3) kgm^2 torque= 5.2N * (0.144m) = 0.75N*m thus: 0.75N*m= 2.03*10^(-3) kgm^2 * angular acceleration angular acceleration = 368.8 rad/s^2 Is...- ac7597
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- Angular acceleration Torque
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How Does Torque Affect Angular Acceleration in a Circular Disk?
moment of inertia= [(1/2)(1.1kg)(0.96)^2+ (1.1kg) (0.75*0.96)^2]= 1.08 kg*m^2 θ=9.8 degrees= 0.17 rad torque= (mass*gravity) * radius * sin(theta) radius= 0.17rad * 0.96m = 0.16m torque= (1.1kg*9.8m/s^2) * 0.16m * sin(0.17rad) = 0.29 N*m torque = inertia * angular acceleration 0.29N*m=...- ac7597
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- Circular Disk Moment of inertia Torque
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Static equilibrium of a bar attached to a hinge
item Fx Fy torque(z) rod 0 -mg -mg* (3/2) Fred 0 -Mg (-Mg) * (3/2) hinge -hx hy 0 wire F* cos(theta) F* sin(theta) 3*F* sin(theta) total 0 0 0 theta= tan^(-1) (2/3) = 33.7 degree 3*F* sin(theta) = (8*9.8)* (3/2) + (53*9.8) * (3/2) F= 538.7N tension is 538.7N- ac7597
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- Equilibrium Hinge Static Static equilibrium Torque
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Why is the wedge force positive?
As per (b) in the above image, or easily solved with t=rFsin(theta), the perpendicular force is 260N. When inputting that value into the equation for torque, the value for torque is 520Nm, as per t=2.00*300*sin60. Because the wedge prevents the door from moving, the torque on/at the doorknob...- PhysicsCanuck
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- Force Positive Torque Wedge
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Finding the Torque of a shaft that is spun by a lever
Homework Statement: Hi there. I am new to this forum, but I joined just to ask some input from anyone who may be kind to help. I have this attached file where you can see all the values and equations I have used but there is one bit where I need help. finding Torque on Shaft B, I appreciate...- Muhsin
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- Lever Shaft Torque
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What is the formula for calculating torque in a rotating pyramid?
torque=Force*radius*sin(theta) center of mass x direction = ( 0(6 x 10^9 kg)+ (118m)(6 x 10^9 kg)+ (236m)(6 x 10^9 kg) )/(3(6 x 10^9 kg)) = 118m center of mass y direction = ( 0(6 x 10^9 kg)+ (140m)(6 x 10^9 kg)+ (0)(6 x 10^9 kg) )/(3(6 x 10^9 kg)) = 46.7 m radius = (118^2 + 46.7^2)^(1/2) =...- ac7597
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- Pyramid Rotation Rotational kinematics Torque
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Rotational torque and kinematics of a rod
moment of inertia = (1/3) (2.1kg) (1.2m)^2 = 1.0 kgm^2 center of mass= (0.6i, 0j) magnitude of the gravitational torque=9.8m/s^2*2.1kg*0.6m= 12.34N*m position of the new center of mass now : x direction = cos(20)*0.6m=0.56m y direction= -sin(20) * 0.6m = -0.2m change in gravitational...- ac7597
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- Kinematics Rod Rotational Rotational kinematics Torque
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What is the correct moment of inertia for a spinning disk?
Since torque= |force||radius|sin(theta) : î = |71E6||5000m|sin(30)= 177.5E9 N*m ĵ = |0||5000m|sin(30) = 0 k̂ = |-158E6||5000m|sin(30)= 395 N*m- ac7597
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- Disk Flat Torque
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What is the direction of the torque in this scenario?
I=(1/2)(6kg)(0.4^2 + 0.52^2) = 1.29 kg*m^2 initial: 34 mph= 15.2m/s 15.2m/s = (ω) (0.52m) ω= 29.2 rad/s after: 19 mph = 8.5m/s 8.5m/s = ω(0.52m) ω= 16.3 rad/s acceleration = (16.3 rad/s - 29.2 rad/s) / 5s= -2.58 rad/s^2 torque= |-2.58 rad/s^2 |(1.29 kg*m^2 ) = 3.3 N*m I am confused...- ac7597
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- Inertia Moment Moment of inertia Tire Torque
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Work in tightening a nut, given max torque and friction torque?
NOTE: THIS IS THE GRAPH PROVIDED At first I approached this problem attempting to solve for the total work done, using the formula Wtotal = Wmaxforce - Wfriction I then subbed into the formula, representing the values of work as their torque value times theta, which gave me a longer algebraic...- Kermit_the_Phrog
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- Friction Max Torque Work
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Torque and inertia of a wooden rod
∫ λ(x)=0.2 kg/m + 0.061(x/L)^2 kg/m = 0.2(x) + (0.061/3) (x^3) /(1/L^2) mass of rod = 0.2+ (0.061/3) =0.22 kg inertia of rod through nail = (1/3) (mass) (L)^2 inertia of rod through nail = (1/3) (0.22kg) (1m)^2 = 0.073 kg*m^2 torque magnitude = (53N) (0.5m) = 26.5N*m angular...- ac7597
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- Inertia Rod Torque
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Torque and inertia of a space object
I= 524kg * 6m^2 = 18.86E3kg*m^2 KE=(1/2) (18.86E3kg*m^2) (0.16 rad/s )^2= 241.5 J torque= 0.25* 57N* (6m)=85.5 N*m- ac7597
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- Inertia Moment of inertia Space Torque
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Why does torque increase as we increase distance from the centre axis?
Earlier I read that as distance from centre of axis of rod increases it's inertia increases but why does torque increases isn't it like that if inertia increases for same force the less force should be produced? -
How Do You Calculate Torque Generated by Water Flow?
I know that I have to calculate force that is generated by water. However, I do it wrong way. ## A = \pi r^2 ## ## v = \frac Q A = \frac Q {\pi r^2}## ## F = P t = mvt = ...? ## - have problem with mass. and is it even correct way? if I can calculate F - its easy afterwards... ##\tau = F l ##...- EEristavi
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- Flow Hydrodynamic Newtonian physics Torque Water Water flow
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Can you help me calculate the required torque and power of this motor?
Hi everyone, I want to rotate this (see attached image) platform at a speed of 20 RPM. To this end, I have to calculate the torque and power of a motor required. I have done preliminary calculations, however the numbers I'm getting doesn't seem right. For example, I'm getting that the torque...- nashsth
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- Motor Power Torque
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Tension in Rope using Torque? Did I do this correctly?
I think I understand but just want to check if I did this correctly, or if there is more to it...- kepherax
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- Rope Tension Torque
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Show that the flywheel inside the train counteracts lean in a curve
Summary: Consider a train carriage rolling along a curve that forms a left turn on the track. The carriage speed is directed along the y-axis (into the plane of the paper) in the figure. The trolley will have a tendency to curl in the curve in the specified direction. A flywheel is inserted...- Karl Karlsson
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- Angular momentum Curve Flywheel Mechanics Torque Torque and rotation Train
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Calculating the torque of the Laplace force on this coil
We first determine the Laplace force for each value ##\alpha##. $$F_{\alpha} = 5(0.3)(0.4)\sin(\alpha) = 0.6\sin(\alpha) \ \text{N}$$ We then calculate the torque at angle ##\alpha##. $$\tau_{\alpha} = \frac{a}{2} F_{\alpha} = 2.5 F_{\alpha} \ \text{N.m}$$ Then we just plug in ##\alpha## and...- merdeka
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- Coil Force Laplace Torque
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How do I calculate the torque of an Internal Combustion Engine?
Hello all, This is my first post on here so sorry if its not the greatest. I am starting to make a car based video game for the ios in which you are able to customise cars and race them. One feature i wanted to include in this game was the ability to create unique engines. I don't want it...- Mbenj
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- Combustion Engine Engine design Engine torque Internal Torque Torque calculations
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Is a loaded forklift more likely to tip over when its load is lifted?
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- Center Center of mass Equilibrium Mass Mechanics Torque
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Torque required to spin a hollow cylinder
Hello all and thanks for viewing this, I am in need of some assistance to solve a problem to size an AC motor rotating this load (power transmission will be trough belt & pulley). I have a hollow cylinder (pipe) that needs to spin 25 RPM: - OD = 50 mm - ID = 48 mm - M = 200 kg - Total length...- Slikatel
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- Cylinder Hollow cylinder Spin Torque
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- Forum: Mechanical Engineering