Is it possible for an object closer to the pivot point to generate more torque
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Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force and is defined as the cross product of the distance vector (from the pivot point to the point where the force is applied) and the force vector. Mathematically, it is represented as τ = r × F, where τ is torque, r Show more…
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