Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
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Which statement best describes torque?
- the turning effect of a force about an axis
- force distributed over an area
- the product of an object’s mass and velocity
- the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object
Reveal answer and explanation
the turning effect of a force about an axis
torque is the turning effect of a force about an axis. A longer wrench increases the turning effect from the same hand force.