http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bvXknbjIog
You don't need to watch the whole video if you have a full understanding of the basics behind torque. This source really helped me with a better understand behind torque. I liked the examples used to explain it. Although we went over the wrench example in class, it helped to have other examples with similar explanations too.
After completing homework assignments, lessons from class, and watching this video, this is my understanding of torque; Similar to a force, which is a push or pull, torque is almost as simple, it is a twist to an object. Speaking mathematically, torque is forceX the lever arm. Torque is mainly effected by these two factors (the force and the lever arm).
This is a great source. It's funny because this man used some of the same examples that Ms. Lawrence did in class. The drawings on the board also really help visualize what is being taught, and draw your attention to the video. I really like that you used a "tutorial." I find that it can be helpful to listen to multiple people teach the same subject. It can also be challenging though if you have multiple people saying different things though, and then you don't know what to believe. Have you come across that issue yet? If this did happen to you, how do you think you would react to it?
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