Torque
Tough Nut Which of the four arrangements is best for tightening a bolt? ABCD
Pivot Point Rotation of a wheel or wrench takes place with an axis of rotation. The point where the axis intersects the object is the pivot point. r pivot point
Lever Arm The tangential force acts at a distance away from the pivot point. The distance from the pivot to the force is called the lever arm, or moment arm. r lever arm points out from the pivot
Perpendicular Component Only the perpendicular component of the force can affect the tangential acceleration. For an angle ( ) between the force (F) and lever arm (r), the perpendicular component is Fsin . angle between lever arm and force
Moment of Force The force exerted on the lever arm is the moment of force. This is called torque ( ).
Changing a Tire A wheel nut needs 95 N-m of torque. A 45 cm wrench makes a 67° angle with the horizontal. The horizontal force needed: r ° °
Torque Wrench Consider the product rFsin . rF(0.7)2rF = (1.4)rF (0.87)rF(3r/2)(F/2) = (3/4)rF
Torque and Work A force does work on an object acting over a distance. A torque does work on an object rotating through an angle. r
Conservation of Energy The net work done by forces on an object equals the change in kinetic energy. The net work done by torques on an object equals the change in rotational kinetic energy.
Rotational Power As with translational motion, power is the rate of work done. The earth is slowing due to the tides. About 28 s / century 1 part in 10 8 The kinetic energy is changing. The power dissipation is large: About 7 billion hp next