<p align="right">Last Update: <font color="#4f81bd">November, 25, 2024</font></p> --- ### Definition **Torque** ($\tau$ ), also known as moment, is the measure of the tendency of an object to rotate due to an applied force. Mathematically, torque is the product of the force and perpendicular distance from the force and a pivot point. ### SI Unit The SI unit for torque is derived and is equal to a **newton-meter**. > [!NOTE] > Torque is positive in a counter clockwise turn and negative in a clockwise turn. ### Related Topics --- [[Home|Home]] | [[Rotational Motion]] | [[Torque]] | [[Moment of Inertia]] |[[Angular Momentum]]