Torque and Principle of Moments

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Torque and Principle of Moments: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Torque, Moment of a Couple and, Application of Torque

Important Questions on Torque and Principle of Moments

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Angular speed ω versus time t for a rod that rotates around one end is shown. If moment of inertia of rod about its one end is 24 kg m2, then torque on the rod at t=2 s is

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ABC is an equilateral triangle with O as its centre F1,F2 and F3. represent three forces acting along the sides AB, BC and AC respectively. If the total torque about O is zero then the magnitude of F3 is

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Three massless straight rigid rods, each of length L are rigidly joined to give shape as shown. Two particles each of mass M are fixed at ends as shown. Whole system is free to rotate about a fixed axes passing through the cross section of middle rod as shown in fig. in a gravity free space. What is the net torque acting by the fixed axes on the whole system

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What you mean by a couple?

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What you mean by moment of a couple?

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The rotational equivalent of linear force is known as

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Compare translational acceleration and angular acceleration.

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"A driver uses a steering to manoeuvre the car by easily transmitting the torque". Explain.

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Working of gear to change the speed is an application of torque.

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Select the application of torque from the following.

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Seesaws and Wrenches are some of the application of torque.

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Explain the application of torque.

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"Moment of couple and torque have same SI unit". Explain.

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Select the SI unit of moment of couple from the given below options.

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Moment of a couple can be defined as the tendency of the force to rotate.

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What do you mean by moment of a couple?

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Select the equation for torque from the options:

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Force is the rotational equivalent of torque.

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Torque is defined as :

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Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force.