Asked by Marissa Moreland on May 11, 2024

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____ is a turning force that determines what mechanical work may be performed.

A) Torque
B) Foot/pounds
C) Energy
D) Power

Torque

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

Mechanical Work

The transfer of energy from one object to another to cause movement against a force.

  • Expound on the concept of torque as it applies to electric motors and classify the distinct variants of torque.
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Zybrea KnightMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Torque is the turning force that determines how much work can be done by a machine or a specific part of a machine. It is measured in units of force times distance (such as foot-pounds or newton-meters). Energy and power are related concepts, but they do not directly determine the amount of work that can be performed, whereas torque does.