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The unit of torque is the **Newton-meter (N·m)**.
Here’s why:
- Torque is a measure of rotational force, and it’s calculated as the force applied multiplied by the distance from the pivot point (or axis of rotation).
- The unit of force is the **Newton (N)**, and the unit of distance is the **meter (m)**. So when you multiply these two, you get **Newton-meters (N·m)**, which is the unit for torque.
Just like force is measured in Newtons (N), torque has the same basic concept, but it’s applied in rotation rather than linear motion!
Here’s why:
- Torque is a measure of rotational force, and it’s calculated as the force applied multiplied by the distance from the pivot point (or axis of rotation).
- The unit of force is the **Newton (N)**, and the unit of distance is the **meter (m)**. So when you multiply these two, you get **Newton-meters (N·m)**, which is the unit for torque.
Just like force is measured in Newtons (N), torque has the same basic concept, but it’s applied in rotation rather than linear motion!