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david90
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how do you physically interpret ft-lbs or torque?
Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object. It is defined as the product of the force and the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied.
Force is a measure of the push or pull applied to an object, while torque is a measure of the twisting force applied to an object. Torque takes into account the distance from the pivot point, whereas force does not.
Ft-lbs or torque can be physically interpreted as the amount of force required to rotate an object around a fixed axis, taking into account the distance from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied.
The relationship between torque and speed is inversely proportional. This means that as torque increases, speed decreases, and vice versa.
Torque is typically measured using a torque wrench, which uses a calibrated spring to measure the amount of rotational force applied to a bolt or nut. It is measured in units of ft-lbs or newton-meters.