Torque Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. paradisePhysicist

    Who Can Solve the Mystery of the True Torque?

    Alright how do I explain this. I am looking for the true and absolute equation of torque, specifically, the ratio of angular acceleration to torque. Basically, I got the equations from online, but then found out from another website that most online equations are bogus, my estimate is 99%. The...
  2. M

    Calculate the torque needed to move a lead screw

    Summary:: Calculate the torque needed to move a load with a lead screw. Torque is needed in order to find the right DC motor and coupling. Hello, I have a design with using a lead screw to move a load (see sketch below). The load will operate in both directions, in order to select the right...
  3. M

    Engineering Torque applied on a vise screw (problem includes friction)

    Hello all, I need some help with a problem at statics, friction applied on threads. A threaded screw is given a ("horizontal") force of 100 N at the end of the handle. As the exercise states, they ask to calculate the force which occurs at the tube as well as the force needed to vise handle to...
  4. kolleamm

    Can increasing voltage or changing the motor size help maximize servo torque?

    I'm thinking of ways I could increase the torque on my servo motors without changing the overall size too much. So far the only idea that comes to mind is replacing the small motor that drives it with a slightly bigger motor that has more windings, would that help?
  5. V

    Ideal Vs Real Mass Pulley system

    Below is an ideal mass pulley system that we encounter in many problems under Newton's Second Law of Motion questions. Its supposed to be massless and frictionless i.e. string slips over the pulley and pulley does not rotate. In a real system, the pulley is assumed to be massless, whereas in...
  6. guyvsdcsniper

    Why is Fty positive in the Σtorque equation?

    I am reviewing this problem from my textbook and am having some trouble with it. When solving for ΣTorque I chose the hinge to be the axis of rotation. I understand that from this point if the board is being held up and it were to fall after removing support, mg (the center of mass of the board)...
  7. S

    Shape of graph of torque vs angular displacement of galvanometer

    I know the torque will be zero when the deflection is zero and will be maximum when the angular displacement is θ0 but how to determine the exact shape of the graph? Thanks
  8. saleh2

    Calculating Stepper Motor Torque for a 4-Wheel Robot

    Hi everybody I have 4 wheel robot like car . 2 stepper motors that one is in front and other is in rear of robot and these motors directly connected to wheels. so two of other wheels is not connected to motors. this robot move straight and curve. i want to find the formula that calculate...
  9. P

    Why Might a Rotating Ring in a B-field Ignore Certain Torques?

    Summary:: Please see the attached photo. I have obtained the correct answer, and my solution agrees with the official solution. However, I have some questions about why the solution is correct. (One may have to draw out some diagrams for this problem, it was quite hard to visualise for me.)...
  10. C

    Automotive Need help calculating load torque and acceleration torque of a vehicle

    Hi everyone, I'm working on designing a vehicle that uses electric motors, but I'm having a little trouble finding the load and acceleration torques in order to select the right motors to use. Variables: m = total mass of vehicle a = acceleration μ_r = rolling friction coefficient r = wheel...
  11. K

    Finding the torque required for telescopic cable mechanism

    Summary:: I am designing a linear telescopic system that gets elevated with a step motor, but in order to find the compatible motor, I need to work out the torque that is required for the elevation. I have uploaded my CAD model to this thread with how cables are connected. Could someone please...
  12. P

    I Does the Normal contact force act through the centre of mass?

    Consider the following situation: You have 1 rectangular block lying on a table, and an identical block is placed above the block on the table. Now, this new block is constantly pushed to the right, right before it topples off. Consider the torque about an axis passing through the rightmost...
  13. B

    Calculate the amount of torque and power needed on an inclined plane

    I have calculated the force equation on the x-plane which is f - mgsin(30) - friction force = ma and from the equation vf = vi + at resulting a = v/10
  14. teun-lll

    Snail Cam shaft torque calculations

    Hello, Im trying to calculate the torque needed for a system that i want to design. i want to raise and drop a weight of 800 kg. Ive made some calculation but I am not certain i did it right. I think I am on the right track but i feel like the numbers are a bit high. I have a hard time finding...
  15. HarryLime

    Accelerometer vs. Gyroscope - measuring torque

    Summary:: accelerometer Vs gyroscope - measuring torque Torque can be measured with an accelerometer (tangential-acceleration): t = F*r and F=m*a, so we get a from the accelerometer, giving: t = m*a*r Nm Torque can be measured with an gyroscope (angular-acceleration): t = F*r The...
  16. S

    Graph of torque against displacement of galvanometer needle

    My guess is (c) since the rest of the options do not make sense to me but I am not sure about the shape of the graph. Is (c) the correct answer? If yes, how to know whether the shape will be like in the option (straight line then curve downwards) or other shape like straight line only (like y =...
  17. A

    What makes a door move, the torque or the force or both?

    I have seen an example of a horizontal beam on a hinge. Beam of length L acted on my gravity MG at center, where the hinge supplies 1/4MG force to the door. Therefore there is a net torque, causing angular acceleration and a net force, causing translation about the center of mass. Maybe it is...
  18. Matejxx1

    Describe the motion of yoyos suspended from the ceiling

    I have trouble solving this problem any help would be appreciated.Problem statement ##J=\frac{mr^2}{2}## a) Determine the motion of yoyos for ##n=1,2,3## The case for ##n=1## is simple, however, I am having trouble with ##n=2## and ##n=3##. for ##n=2## I started by drawing all the forces...
  19. H

    Friction Drive Bicycle -- Required Torque

    Hi, I am working on a project regarding the friction drive on bicycles. I would like to design an assembly which has to be compact enough, and has to be able to produce torque that will move the bicycle from a stationary position, but as it turns out with my calculations torque required is...
  20. G

    FEA Torque Sim: Custom Wrench Design & SolidWorks File

    I'm making a custom wrench for personal use. For fun, I'd like to run an FEA and see if the wrench will fail. Below is a similar wrench. 100ft-lbs are applied with a torque wrench to the square socket. Where do I fix and apply the load? Should it be a torque or a force? I'm doing the FEA in...
  21. Y

    Torque calculation for a new loading mechanism

    I'm designing loading mechanism of new machine and need to know what the torque will be. Here is the sketch of my mechanism. Distance from centre of shaft to the top of loading table is 200mm. Distance from the centre of mass of workpiece to centre of the shaft 50 mm. Max load is 400 kg. Weight...
  22. T

    Relationship between Drag Force & Viscous Torque on USA Football

    Hello, I am a Physics undergrad degree graduate who is attempting to do a personal project involving the projectile motion of an American football in a 2D space. I want to take into account the drag force that the ball will experience and also take into account the spin of the football (in the...
  23. S

    How to Measure Torque Required for motor to spin a rotating shaft?

    I've harvested a motor from a cordless drill and connected it to a belt which turns a rotating shaft. The motor pulley and the pulley on the other side of the belt are roughly the same size, which a fairly small radius (5 mm maybe?). The issue I'm running into, which I don't fully understand...
  24. F

    Engineering Find the brake torque in separately excited machine

    Here's my attempt for part 1a: What I am not sure about is the direction, is it in the opposite direction (= - 458.37 N.m ) or it's positive? Thanks,
  25. Leo Liu

    In which situations does the equation for torque t=Iα hold?

    The equation ##\|\vec\tau\|=I\ddot\theta## offers a way to calculate the torque acting upon a body which rotates about a fixed axle by using inertia and angular acceleration. This equation can be derived from ##\|\vec L\|=I\dot\theta##. What I would like to know are the requirements for...
  26. A

    Torque Balance of Motor and Transmission

    I read this in my college design book, that for a car transmission, if the engine provide T, and the output is RT(ratio x Torque), the difference of (RT-T) must be back on the engine mounting. This example makes sense, I am not questioning that.However, if i have an offset gear drive, like that...
  27. titanan

    Can pressing on a screw generate torque?

    Today I and my physics teacher argued about that. I think that in optimal conditions applying force to the top of a screw can turn it and generate torque. ( On a surface) Can you please answer and send an article that mentions that? Because i wasn't able to find one. Thanks already and sorry for...
  28. A

    Reaction Torque from an Ice Auger

    Trying to determine the reaction torque a person would have to supply to keep the auger head from spinning when the ice auger is drilling a hole So I am an ice fisherman and I got thinking, when you drill a hole with an ice auger, the head always wants to turn opposite of the auger bit. You have...
  29. E

    3D Printer Stepper Motor Torque Requirements Using Gear Reduction

    I hope to explore mechanical engineering one day so I can answer these kinds of questions on my own, but until then, I appeal to anyone that knows how to do this to help me. I am building a core xy 3D Printer and I want to use a belt driven Z axis. I will have 3 or 4 stepper motors to drive...
  30. Ayandas1246

    Conceptual questions about Angular Momentum Conservation and torque

    List of relevant equations: Angular Momentum = L (vector) = r(vector) x p(vector) Angular velocity of rotating object = w(vector), direction found using right hand rule. Torque = T(vector) = dL(vector)/dt I have a few questions about torque and angular momentum direction and...
  31. T

    Calculate the required torque for a cam design

    Hi all, I'm currently designing a cam mechanism. Would like to check how much motor rated torque required for the following design of snail cam ? To ease calculation, i have include some assumed factor as below. Two extreme condition (rotation degree) to compare. What is the motor rated...
  32. B

    Automotive Two IC Engines: Comparing Torque Curves

    Hello there , hopefully someone can shed some light on this for me . let's say you have two IC engines . all variables are the same . Engine A has a completely flat torque curve at 500’ lbs to 550’ lbs . Engine B has a torque curve that starts out at 450’lbs but gradually makes its way to 650’...
  33. J

    Angular Momentum Problem: Torque after fall

    I know how to get to the answer but that's what is confusing me. To find final velocity I multiply the acceleration by the time the object fell. Then multiply the velocity by the mass to get momentum. Now the angular momentum is r x p. Since the initial angular momentum was 0, this was also...
  34. J

    Displacement & Angle Theta: Figuring Out Centripetal Force

    For the displacement, how do I figure out the angle theta between the points? And how does the speed at which the string retracts affect the centripetal force?
  35. bugdry

    Slider Crank Mechanism Torque Question

    I hope that it is okay for me to ask this here. It has been a long time since i did mechanism analysis. I have what I hope is a quick question. I calculate the torque required to rotate crank AB and therefore lift up the link BC to be 88lb-in. I assumed that link AB has no weight, no...
  36. archaic

    Exploring the Magnetic Force and Torque on a Current-Carrying Wire

    a) On QP, the force is zero. On PR, the force is directed inside the plane, and its magnitude is ##0.8IB##. On QR, the force is direction out of the plane, and its magnitude is ##1IB\sin(\arctan(0.8/0.6))=0.8IB##. b) ##0.8IB-0.8IB=0##. d) It will rotate outside of the page. c) I know that the...
  37. G

    To calculate torque on a supported beam

    Could I please ask for help with the last part of the following question? I have the first two parts done, answers are: Distance of COG from A = a(1+n)/n and W1 = W(1+n)/3 I can't see how to go about the last part. Here's my diagram for the system prior to the torque L being added: In...
  38. R

    Unreasonable values for engine torque in vehicle simulation

    I'm trying to simulate the physics of a Toyota Camry during acceleration with a time granularity of 100ms. My simulated conditions are as follows: m = 1590 kg v = 17 m/s a = 1.5 m/s2 η (transmission efficiency) = 0.85 rwheel = 0.35 m Fdrag = 100 N Ffriction = 260 N Faccel = 1590 kg × 1.5 m/s2 =...
  39. greg_rack

    Torque on a current loop caused by a magnetic field

    Okay, so, the magnetic field lying(parallel) to the plane of the coil is confusing me quite a bit. Usually, in this kind of problem, we have a magnetic field directed perpendicularly to the plane. Considering this orientation of the field, wouldn't the torque on this sort of "elementary brush...
  40. greg_rack

    What is the physical significance of torque being a vector in an electric motor?

    Hi guys, In my head, torque has also been associated with a bare SCALAR physical quantity given by the formula ##torque=rFsin\theta## which caused a rigid body to spin around its axis. Now, studying magnetism, I find out that torque is a VECTOR, which magnitude is indeed given by ##rFsin\theta##...
  41. MattGeo

    Torque and Moment of Inertia of a Lever Arm

    I never really considered this back when I was taking physics in college but imagine for the sake of thought experiment that you have an extremely and impractically long wrench and it is fixed to the bolt you wish to tighten. Now the longer the lever arm the greater the torque so if you double...
  42. jaumzaum

    Is Newton's third law valid for rotation / Torque?

    Is third Newton law valid for rotation / Torque? I mean, can we say that for every torque there must be another torque with equal magnitude and opposite direction? This can only be true for contact forces or radial forces, as these forces will create a reaction that will cancel the torque...
  43. G

    How to calculate the magnitudes of three forces around a hexagon

    Can anyone please help me with the following? Three forces which act along the sides AB, BC and CD of a regular hexagon ABCDEF of side 2a, have a resultant which acts along DF. When a couple of 4Pa in the sense CBA is added in the plane of the hexagon, the resultant acts along CA. Find the...
  44. M

    Help with flywheel / clutch calculations

    Hey everyone, I have a problem with sizing a clutch for my machine. My problem is, I don't know how to calculate the needed value (Nm) for the clutch to withstand the torque affected by the flywheel. I have a flywheel that weighs 90kg and is 600mm in diameter. It is rotating at 500rpm...
  45. H

    Calculating Required Torque for 12V DC Motor

    I am designing a reciprocating saw that I plan to use a scotch-yoke mechanism to convert rotational kinetic energy into linear kinetic energy. I want to spec out a motor and the final thing I need to calculate is the required torque. The motor must be 12 Volts and I need to know the required...
  46. E

    What are angular momentum and torque?

    Wikipedia says that they are the equivalents of momentum and force in rotational motion but I don't understand why this comparison is possible. The torque's dimension is N*m it seems like energy. What is this energy? Why angular momentum is not mass times angular velocity?
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