ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Other Forces Practice Test 311385

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Torque

Torque measures force applied during rotation: τ = rF. Torque (τ, the Greek letter tau) = the radius of the lever arm (r) multiplied by the force (F) applied. Radius is measured from the center of rotation or fulcrum to the point at which the perpendicular force is being applied. The resulting unit for torque is newton-meter (N-m) or foot-pound (ft-lb).

Which of the following is the formula for torque?

τ = F/r2

τ = rF

τ = r/F

τ = F/r