Torque is a twist Torque is a twist

or turn that tends or turn that tends

to produce to produce

rotation. * * * rotation. * * *

Applications are Applications are

found in many found in many

common tools common tools

around the home around the home

or industry where or industry where

it is necessary to it is necessary to

turn, tighten or turn, tighten or

loosen devices. loosen devices.

Torque is Determined by Three Factors: Torque is Determined by Three Factors:

• The magnitude of the applied force.

• The direction of the applied force.

• The location of the applied force.

•The magnitude magnitude of the applied force. of the applied force.

•The direction direction of the applied force. of the applied force.

• The location location of the applied force. of the applied force.

20 N

Magnitude of force

40 N

The 40-N force

produces twice the

torque as does the

20-N force.

Each of the 20-N

forces has a different

torque due to the

direction of force. 20 N

Direction of Force

20 N

20 N 20 N

Location of force

The forces nearer the

end of the wrench

have greater torques.