Torque

Question 1

What is torque?

Answer 1

Is a force that produces a rotational movement around an axis point from an eccentric force.

Question 2

What is the equation for torque?

Answer 2

Torque = Force x Perpendicular distance of the moment arm.

Question 3

List the 3 factors that affect torque.

Answer 3

1. Amount of force applied.
2. Length of the moment arm.
3. Angle.

Question 4

What are 2 ways you can increase torque?

Answer 4

1. Applying a greater force.
2. Increasing the length of the moment arm.

Question 5

What are 2 ways you can decrease torque?

Answer 5

1. Applying less force.
2. Decreasing the length of the moment arm.

Question 6

What is an example of a sport where torque is present?

Answer 6

In sports like wheelchair basketball where acceleration is the key, the outer rim is very large, creating a bigger moment arms and hence the potential to create increased torque.