Forces and torques (9/1)

• Torque = (Magnitude of force) x (Lever arm)t = F l[Torque] = 1 N mExample: C/J 1, page 245 and C/J 2, page 246

• A net torque causes rotational motion to change.

• Reminder: A net force causes linear motion to change.

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