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Which of the following statements about torque is true?.
- A.Torque is the product of force and distance from the pivot.
- B.Torque is always positive.
- C.Torque does not depend on the angle of the applied force.
- D.Torque is the same as linear force.
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What a good answer should say
- Torque is the product of force and distance from the pivot.
Explanation
Why this works
Torque is defined as the product of the force applied and the perpendicular distance from the pivot point to the line of action of the force, which determines its effectiveness in causing rotation.
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