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Torque (Physics) is a measure of turning force on an object. Its dimensional analysis units are force * distance as distinct from energy with units distance * force.

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A torque is also a name to describe a type of jewellery of twisted metal. These have been discovered in Britain and Europe during archaeological surveys; a notable and exquisite example was found at the [Sutton Hoo]? burial mound.


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Edited July 30, 2001 5:30 pm by Sjc (diff)
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