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Why is torque not considered as work even if they both share the same unit and the same dimensional formula? Please give a detailed explanation for the derivation of the formula for torque.

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

in torque the length dimension is measured perpendicularly to the direction of the force, and acts as a multiplier of the linear force. Torque is equivalent to force in rotary systems.

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