Scientific Background

~When turning force is exerted this is called torque. Torque is how much force is needed to rotate an object around its axis, and is measured in the units of Newtons multiplied by meters(N*m).

~When two or more forces are acting on an object, adding them together results in receiving the net torque.

~When an object is in rotational equilibrium, the applied net torque is zero.

~Torque is directly proportional to lever arm (distance from axis of rotation to where the force is being applied).

~Axis of rotation- point at which object turns or rotates.