“Torque” describes the rotational force exerted on an object to set it in rotation or to hold it when it is already rotating. Torque is the product of the force exerted on the object and the distance between the line of application of the force and the axis of rotation of the object.
Torque is usually measured in Newton meters (Nm) and is an important parameter in many technical applications, especially in mechanical and electrical engineering. In the automotive industry, for example, torque is used as a measure of the force transmitted to the wheels of a vehicle to accelerate it. In electrical engineering, torque is an important measure of the performance of an electric motor, as it indicates how much force it can generate to move a load.
Torque is also used in many other fields, including robotics, aerospace engineering and the shipbuilding industry. In physics and engineering, torque plays an important role in calculating forces and movements in rotating systems and in defining specifications for the design of drive components.