We introduce torque as the rotational analog of force, dependent on force magnitude, direction, and distance from the pivot. Torque causes angular acceleration, with greater torque from forces applied...We introduce torque as the rotational analog of force, dependent on force magnitude, direction, and distance from the pivot. Torque causes angular acceleration, with greater torque from forces applied farther from the pivot. Using the right-hand rule, we determine torque direction. Only forces perpendicular to the position vector contribute to torque. Extended force diagrams help calculate net torque, essential for understanding rotational motion and equilibrium.
