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Torque and Lever Arm in Rotational Motion

Torque equals the applied force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the pivot to where the force is applied; the same force produces more twisting effect the farther it acts from the pivot.

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Torque and Lever Arm in Rotational Motion

Torque equals the applied force multiplied by the perpendicular distance from the pivot to where the force is applied; the same force produces more twisting effect the farther it acts from the pivot.