Please provide an example of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL torque

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Start date Nov 10, 2007
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Internal torque occurs when forces act within a system, such as when a person grabs the handles of a merry-go-round while running towards it, creating a rotational effect without external influence. External torque, on the other hand, involves forces acting on an object from outside its system, like pushing or pulling the merry-go-round from the outside. The distinction lies in whether the forces are generated internally within the system or applied externally. Understanding these concepts is crucial for analyzing rotational dynamics in physics. Clarifying these examples helps grasp the principles of torque in various scenarios.

Nov 10, 2007

zinedine_88

Can anybody please give me an example of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL force.

I was told by my Professor that there is only internal Torque at the moment when you are running toward a marygoround and grab so of the handles.
PLEASE EXPLAIN ME WHY.

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Nov 10, 2007

zinedine_88

i meant INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL TORQUE!

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