Asked by CLARISSA BATISTA on Jun 18, 2024
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Technician A says that anything that rotates,requires torque to make it turn.Technician B says that torque is calculated by multiplying applied force by its distance from the centerline of rotation.Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Torque
A measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis, often used in context with engines and mechanical devices.
Centerline Of Rotation
The imaginary line around which an object, often a mechanical component, rotates, serving as the axis for analysis and design.
- Calculate torque and understand its importance in transmission systems.
Verified Answer
CS
Carla SawyerJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both statements are correct. Torque is indeed required to make any rotating object turn, and it is calculated by multiplying the force applied by its distance from the centerline of rotation.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate torque and understand its importance in transmission systems.
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