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What is torque in physics? Definition:
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Torque is the turning effect of a force
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applied at a distance from the axis of
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rotation. It measures how effectively a
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force can cause an object to rotate.
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Explanation: When you apply a force to a
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lever, door, or wheel, the force doesn't
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just push. It creates a rotational
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effect around a pivot point. The greater
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the force or the longer the distance
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from the pivot, the larger the torque.
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Imagine, think of opening a door.
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Pushing near the hinge is hard, but
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pushing at the edge is much easier.
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That's because torque increases with
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distance from the pivot. In simple
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terms, torque tells us how much a force
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twists or rotates an object.
