Torque

principle

A measure of the turning effect of a force.

Where it is used

• Shaft — is used in. A shaft transmits torque.
• Gear — is used in. The gear ratio changes torque and speed.
• Lever — is used in. A lever is a moment of force around a fulcrum.
• Screwdriver — is used in. The handle creates torque.
• Rack and pinion — is used in. The rotation of the pinion becomes the travel of the rack.
• Planetary gear — is used in. It transmits rotation through planet gears.
• Freewheel — is used in. It transmits torque in one direction only.
• Turbine — is used in. The flow creates torque.
• Geneva drive — is used in. It turns continuous rotation into intermittent motion.
• CV joint — is used in. It transmits torque at an angle.
• Hub gear — is used in. It changes the gear ratio inside the hub.
• Crankshaft — is used in. It turns the stroke of the pistons into torque.

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