Question

In comparing two unequal forces on a rigid body, is it possible to have the larger force produce less torque than the smaller force?.

Answer 1

Yes, in comparing two unequal forces on a rigid body, it is  possible to have the larger force produce less torque than the smaller force.

How is the possibility for difference in torque explained ?

• The equation used to calculate the amount of torque given the amount of force and the separation between the force's point of application and its axis of rotation is given by,

                            $\tau = Fd$

• We can see from this equation that the torque magnitude depends on both the force magnitude and the perpendicular angle  between the force application point and the axis of rotation.

• This indicates that ,it is possible for a larger force to create less torque than a smaller force.

• This is  principally as a result of the separation between the places of application of the two forces from the axis of rotation.

• For instance, on a see-saw, if one person is significantly farther away from the fulcrum than the other, the heavier person can be lifted or balanced by the farther person.

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