Torque and vector position....

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Torque is defined as the cross product of a position vector and a force, representing the lever arm's effect. Instantaneous torque can exist at different points, even without a physical lever. Torque can be present in systems that do not exhibit rotation. The discussion confirms that torque is applicable regardless of whether an object is rotating or not. Understanding torque in these contexts is crucial for comprehending dynamics in physics.
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The torque is the cross product with a position vector (that is the lever lenght) and a force

But i the is torque also if there isn't a lever? I mean an instantaneus torque that is different in each point we consider it like in the photo

It is also a torque even if something doesn't rotate?

In lecture I have seen that the momentum can be like that
 

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Cozma Alex said:
But i the is torque also if there isn't a lever?

It is also a torque even if something doesn't rotate?
Yes and yes.
 
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