http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TorqueScheuerf said:What exactly is torque?
No.Scheuerf said:Also if a force of 10N was applied to a 10kg block in a location that is not at its center of mass, does the block have a linear acceleration less than 1m/s/s?
You will do more work, if you apply the same force over a greater distance:Scheuerf said:But does one situation require more energy than the other,
Define "harder to push".Scheuerf said:and is one block harder to push?
Torque is a measurement of the twisting or rotational force applied to an object. It is calculated by multiplying the force applied to the object by the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied.
Torque can cause an object to rotate or change its rotational speed, depending on its direction and magnitude. It can also cause an object to deform or break if the torque is too great.
Some examples of torque in everyday life include opening a door, using a wrench to tighten a bolt, and riding a bicycle. Torque is also important in machines and engines, such as car engines and turbines.
Torque is a type of force that causes rotational motion, while force is a more general term for any push or pull on an object. Torque is specific to rotational motion, while force can be applied in any direction.
The two main factors that affect torque are the magnitude of the force applied and the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the force is applied. Other factors include the angle at which the force is applied and the shape and size of the object.