_____ is the measurement of the force that causes an object to rotate on its axis.

A) Inertia
B) Momentum
C) Torque
D) Horsepower

Torque

The rotational or twisting force applied to an object; crucial in determining an engine's power.

Inertia

A physical principle stating that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

Momentum

The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.