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Torque From Force

Applied torque from force and lever arm. Angle is between the arm and the force.

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Applied torque from force and lever arm. Angle is between the arm and the force.

App id: MECH-01. Reference version 1.0.

How to fill it

Fill the inputs. The tool shows the outputs.

On the tool screen, Calc is the working sheet. Presets stores values you reuse. Reference is the formula, assumptions, and provenance below.

Formula

τ = F × r × sin(θ)

Inputs

NameUnit
Force (camera)N
Lever armm
Angle from arm to force (optional)deg

Outputs

NameUnit
Torque (hero result)N-m

Diagnose

This tool does not attach diagnose observations.

Assumptions

  • Leave angle blank for a perpendicular force (90°).
  • Static torque at the stated lever arm.

Provenance

  • Static moment τ = r F sin(θ). Perpendicular force is θ = 90°.

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