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8 Cards in this Set
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Torque |
Twisting action that may be created by forces |
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Line of action |
Imaginary line in the direction of a force passing through the force's point of application on an object |
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Lever arm |
Perpendicular distance from the center of rotation to the line of action of the force |
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Newton meters |
Units of torque |
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Net torque |
Sum of all torques acting around a particular center |
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Rotational equilibrium |
Net torque on an object is 0 around any point |
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Lever |
A board free to rotate around a point |
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Fulcrum |
Point a lever rotates around |
