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(physics,mechanics) 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·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
1978, James Richard Wertz, Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, Springer, page 17:
The relative strengths of the various torques will depend on both the spacecraft environment and the form and structure of the spacecraft itself.
^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “torque (n.)”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.: “The word also is used (since 1834) by antiquarians and others[…], from Latin torques "collar of twisted metal," from torquere. Earlier it had been called in English torques (1690s).”
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