Learning Objective:
Calculate torque τ = rF sin(θ) and explore how force, distance, and angle affect rotational effect.
Torque Calculator
Force F:
50 N
Distance r:
1.0 m
Angle θ:
90°
τ = rF sin(θ)
1.0
m ×
50
N × sin(
90
°)
50.0 N·m
Perpendicular (max torque)
45° angle
Parallel (zero torque)
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Torque
50.0 N·m
Visualisation
r
θ
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Force vector
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Angle θ
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Rotation direction