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Torque Conversion

Torque Conversion When we apply the force the door turns on its hinges. Thus a turning effect is produced when we try to open the door. Have you ever tried to do so by applying the force near the hinge.In the first case, we are able to open the door with ease. In the second case, we have to apply much more force to cause the same turning effect. What is the reason.This turning effect produced by a force on a rigid body about a point, pivot or fulcrum is called the moment of a force or Torque.

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Uploaded on July 17, 2012
Taken on July 16, 2012