Question

A torque acting on an object tends to produce A. equilibrium B. rotation C. linear motion D. Velocity E. a center of gravity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. rotation

Explanation:

The torque is defined as the twisting or turning effort applied by a force. Recall that a force when acting on a body tends to produce a translational motion, but the rotational, on the other hand, is performed by the torque. When the torque acts on a body it determines an angular acceleration. Torque is important in many subjects in physics like electrical motor, gyroscopes, among others. Finally, the torque vector is defined as:

$\boxed{\vec{\tau}=\vec{r}\times\vec{F}} \\ \\ Where: \\ \\ \vec{\tau}: \ Torque \\ \\ \vec{r} \ Position \ Vector \\ \\ \vec{F}: \ Force \\ \\ \times: \ Cross \ Product$