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Physical Phenomena > Mechanical Phenomena > Torsion, Mechanical > Torque

Preferred term

Torque  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • a principle of mechanics; not restricted to space flight

Scope note

  • The rotational force about an axis that is equal to the product of a force times the distance from the axis where the force is applied.

History note

  • 97

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019415

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