Question

6. Force is being applied to a rotating disk at an angle of 90 degrees to itsradial line. How does the torque change if...

Answer 1

Torque Formula:

T = d * F * sin angle

a) if the force is doubled, torque is doubled ( directly proportional)

For example, if force is 2 N, and distance is 2 m ,

T= 2*2* sin 90 = 4 Nm

If force is doubled:

T= 2*4 * sin90 = 8 Nm

b) If the distance of the center of rotation is doubled , Torque is also doubled ( same as "a")

c) If angle decreases 45° (90 - 45 = 45 )

T= 2*2*sin45 = 2.82 Nm

Torque also decreases