The formula to calculate Torque (τ) is:
\[ \tau = r \cdot F \cdot \sin(\theta) \]
Where:
Torque is a force that is applied along a radius that causes an object to rotate. Force, just like velocity, is a vector quantity meaning it has a magnitude and direction. With that said, the direction of the torque is often ignored in some calculations, especially in your introductory physics classes.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula to calculate Torque:
\[ \tau = 2 \cdot 50 \cdot \sin(30) = 50 \text{ Nm} \]
The Torque is 50 Nm.
