Gooddsptl said:F is the force
Not quite.dsptl said:r is the radius
Hootenanny said:Good
Not quite.
It is the position vector directed from the centre of rotation to the line of action of the force. Another important point to realize is that you need to take the cross product of F and r, not simply multiply them.dsptl said:then?
Net torque, also known as total torque, is the sum of all the individual torques acting on an object. It is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object.
Net torque is calculated by multiplying the magnitude of the force applied to an object by the distance from the pivot point (also known as the lever arm).
The unit of measurement for net torque is Newton-meters (Nm) or foot-pounds (ft-lb) in the metric and imperial systems, respectively.
Net torque causes an object to rotate or change its rotational motion. If the net torque is zero, the object will remain in its current state of rotational motion.
The net torque on an object is affected by the magnitude and direction of the applied force, as well as the distance from the pivot point. The mass and shape of the object also play a role in determining the net torque.