Understanding Torque

Match the following terms with their correct definitions: Torque, Lever Arm, Axis of Rotation.

• Torque

• A measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate.

• Axis of Rotation

• The distance from the axis of rotation to the point where force is applied.

• Lever Arm

• The point around which an object rotates.

Fill in the blank: The effectiveness of a force to produce rotational motion depends on the magnitude of the force and the ________ from the axis of rotation.

Match the following concepts with their related actions:

• Force

• Compressing

• Pressure

• Pushing

• Torque

• Twisting

Match the following units with their corresponding physical quantities: 1) Newton-meters 2) Joules 3) Watts 4) Kilograms.

• Energy

• Power

• Power

• Torque

• Mass

• Mass

• Torque

• Energy

What is the relationship between work and torque?

• A) Work is force times a distance, the same units as torque.

• B) Work is force divided by distance.

• C) Work is distance divided by force.

• D) Work is force plus distance.

Fill in the blank: The unit for work is ______.

Explain the concept of torque in your own words.

What is torque and how is it applied in mechanical systems?

Which of the following best describes the concept of torque?

• A) A force that causes rotation

• B) A type of energy

• C) A measure of speed

• D) A unit of distance

Fill in the blank: Torque is a measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis, fulcrum, or ______.