Calculating Torque Calculating Torque

• Read problem and draw a rough figure.

• Extend line of action of the force.

• Draw and label moment arm.

• Calculate the moment arm if necessary.

• Apply definition of torque:

•Read problem and draw a rough figure. Read problem and draw a rough figure.

• Extend line of action of the force. Extend line of action of the force.

• Draw and label moment arm. Draw and label moment arm.

• Calculate the moment arm if necessary. Calculate the moment arm if necessary.

•Apply definition of torque: Apply definition of torque:

= Fr = Fr Torque = force x moment arm