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torque

/t蓴藧k/ /t蓴晒k/
Visual illustration of torque: A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb路ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
noun

A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb路ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)