Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which term matches this description: the turning effect of a force about an axis?
- torque
- pressure
- momentum
- buoyancy
Reveal answer and explanation
torque
torque is the turning effect of a force about an axis. A longer wrench increases the turning effect from the same hand force.