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an object at vector r has acceleration vector a and mass m can u find torque About the origin by taking r cross (ma) sorry on cell phone
Torque is a measure of the rotational force applied to an object. It is important to calculate because it helps us understand how objects move and interact with each other, especially in situations involving rotation.
Torque is calculated by multiplying the distance from the axis of rotation (represented by a vector r) by the force applied in a perpendicular direction (represented by acceleration a). The formula for torque is T = r x a.
The units for torque are Newton-meters (N*m) in the SI system and foot-pounds (ft*lb) in the imperial system.
Yes, torque can be negative. This means that the force is applied in the opposite direction of the vector r, resulting in a clockwise rotation instead of a counterclockwise rotation.
Mass does not directly affect torque. However, a greater mass may require a greater force to produce the same torque, as stated in Newton's Second Law of Motion (F = ma). This means that an object with a greater mass may require more force to rotate at the same rate as an object with a smaller mass.