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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 N*m </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (24 Nm)(0) + (12 Nm)(k) + (84 Nm)(-j) + (-4 Nm)(-k) + (-2 Nm)(0) + (-14 Nm)(i) + (12 Nm)(j) + (6 Nm)(-i) + (42 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <-20, -72, 16> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
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==Origin==<br />
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===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
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===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
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===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
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==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 N*m </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (24 Nm)(0) + (12 Nm)(k) + (84 Nm)(-j) + (-4 Nm)(-k) + (-2 Nm)(0) + (-14 Nm)(i) + (12 Nm)(j) + (6 Nm)(-i) + (42 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <-20, -72, 16> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 N*m </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (24 Nm)(0) + (12 Nm)(k) + (84 Nm)(-j) + (-4 Nm)(-k) + (-2 Nm)(0) + (-14 Nm)(i) + (12 Nm)(j) + (6 Nm)(-i) + (42 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <-20, -72, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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[[File:Wvt003.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (24 Nm)(0) + (12 Nm)(k) + (84 Nm)(-j) + (-4 Nm)(-k) + (-2 Nm)(0) + (-14 Nm)(i) + (12 Nm)(j) + (6 Nm)(-i) + (42 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <-20, -72, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (24 Nm)(0) + (12 Nm)(k) + (84 Nm)(-j) + (-4 Nm)(-k) + (-2 Nm)(0) + (-14 Nm)(i) + (12 Nm)(j) + (6 Nm)(-i) + (42 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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<br />
[[File:Wvt003.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{r} = <12, -2, 6> m<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <12, -2, 6> m X <2, 1, 7> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (12 m * 2 N)(iXi) + (12 m * 1 N)(iXj) + (12 m * 7 N)(iXk) + (-2 m * 2 N)(jXi) + (-2 m * 1 N)(jXj) + (-2 m * 7 N)(jXk) + (6 m * 2 N)(kXi) + (6 m * 1 N)(kXj) + (6 m * 7 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
[[Category: Angular Momentum]]</div>JeremyMDhttp://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/index.php?title=Torque_vs_Work&diff=19312Torque vs Work2015-12-06T03:53:35Z<p>JeremyMD: </p>
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<br />
[[File:Wvt003.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = <30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m<br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = (30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{1} = 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = <-30, 0, 0> N * <15, 0, 0> m<br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = (-30 N)(15 m) + (0 N)(0 m) + (0 N)(0 m) </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm + 0 Nm + 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{2} = -450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = W_{1} + W_{2} </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 450 Nm - 450 Nm </math><br />
<br />
<math> W_{net} = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Solution:<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 4, 0> m X <-2, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 m * -2 N)(iXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (4 m * -2 N)(jXi) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (4 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * -2 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (-8 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 8> N*m </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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[[File:Wvt003.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
If the center of mass of the spool of thread is at the origin, determine the torque caused by the force as shown below.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
In the system below, determine the net work that is accomplished by the two forces.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
In the complex system below, determine the given force is applied at point '''A'''. Determine the net torque about the origin due to the force.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create with mechanical devices. In order to make a device efficient and able to function without breaking, you must understand how work is done and the strain that torque can put on a device.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==Origin==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt006.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt007.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt008.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create <br />
<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===Torque===<br />
The idea of torque first originated with Aristotle and his work with levers.<br />
<br />
===Work===<br />
Energy was also initially a notion put forth by Aristotle, but the concept of work was something later derived by several scientists and mathematicians, including Joule and Carnot.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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[[File:Wvt003.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create <br />
<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque Wikipedia Torque]<div></div><br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Example Problems==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple Torque===<br />
===Middling Work===<br />
===Difficult Torque===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
<br />
===Connected to My Own Interests?===<br />
<br />
While I am more interested in digital and electronic designs, I love to tinker and create <br />
<br />
<br />
===Connected to Electrical Engineering?===<br />
<br />
While torque and work are not integral parts of electrical engineering, it is very important to understand the two concepts because they do have the potential to alter the design of something I might construct. In this day and age, everything is electronic and most modern tools even use digital instructions. It's important when designing a mechanical tool to understand torque in order to determine the best avenue through which to run wire and to know how much extra give to allow to wire to move if the tools workload necessitates movement.<br />
<br />
===Connected to Industry===<br />
<br />
The industrial applications for both torque and work are enormous. From power tools, to vehicles, to simple machines. If one can do more wore with less energy, or apply greater torque with smaller forces, it greatly increases the workload that an individual can accomplish. So, yes, torque and work are quite important in industry.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Wiki - Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Wiki - Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Wiki - Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHtAK1rMa1Y Explanation of Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
[http://torquenitup.weebly.com/torque-problems.html Torque Example Problems]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
<br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
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==History==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
<br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Work Work]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/Torque Torque]<div></div><br />
[http://www.physicsbook.gatech.edu/The_Energy_Principle Energy Principle]<div></div><br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://science360.gov/obj/video/9112c778-48e4-4b75-a09b-2f2d2404da12/science-nfl-football-torque Torque in Football - Cool!]<div></div><br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
<br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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==References==<br />
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[http://www.wiley.com//college/sc/chabay/ Matter & Interactions 4th Edition]<div></div><br />
[http://physics.stackexchange.com/ Physics Stack Exchange]<div></div><br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
So, even though a force was applied at a distance relative to the center of mass of the wheel, there was no net torque because the force was acting straight through the center of mass of the wheel. This is important to remember as any force acting through an objects center of mass may be disregarded as having any effect on the torque and therefore does not change the angular momentum of the object.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
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===Difficult===<br />
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#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
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#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
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===Further reading===<br />
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Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(i) + (0 Nm)(j) + (0 Nm)(-i) + (0 Nm)(0) </math><br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = <0, 0, 0> Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
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==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_cm X \vec{F} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of. Consider the following example where a wheel is being acted on by a force that is directly toward the center of mass of the wheel.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the radius of the wheel be <math> 2 m </math> and the force applied be <math> 15 N </math>.<br />
<br />
Using these values, let's take the cross product of position cross force to find the torque cause by the force on the wheel.<br />
<br />
Torque: <math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{r}_{cm} X \vec{F} = <2, 0, 0> m X <-15, 0, 0> N </math><br />
<br />
<math> (2 m * -15 N)(iXi) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXj) + (2 m * 0 N)(iXk) + (0 m * -15 N)(jXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(jXk) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXi) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXj) + (0 m * 0 N)(kXk) </math><br />
<br />
<math> (-30 Nm)(0) + (0 Nm)(k) + (0 Nm)(-j) + (0 Nm)(-k) + (0 Nm)(0) + <br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move. It a very important to realize that it doesn't matter how large the force applied to an object is, if the object does not move, no work is done.<br />
<br />
In this situation: <math> W = ∆K = 0Nm </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work by man: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work: <math> W_{man} = \vec{F}_{man} * \vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example. Take this block sitting on the earth and being acted on by a man who tries to lift it.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
<br />
Force due to man: <math> F_{man} = 20 N </math><br />
<br />
Force due to gravity: <math> F_{grav} = (5 kg) * (-9.8 m/(s^{2}) = -49 N </math><br />
<br />
Net force: <math> F_{net} = 20 N + (-49 N) = -29 N </math><br />
<br />
However, we know that the block will not move through the earth due to the force of the earth acting on it, and so the block will stay in place. Since the block does not move there is no change in position. Applying this to our formula for work:<br />
<br />
Work: <math> W_{man} = /vec{F}_{man} * /vec{r}_{block} = <0, 20, 0> N * <0, 0, 0> m = (0*0)Nm + (20*0)Nm + (0*0)Nm = 0 Nm </math><br />
<br />
So even though the man applied a force to the block, no work was done because the block did not move.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity</i><br />
So: <math> F = (5 kg) * (9.8 m/(s^{2}) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the force of the man pulling up be <math> 20 N </math>.<br />
We know: <math> F = mg </math> <i>where '''F''' is the force of gravity, '''m''' is the mass of the object, and '''g''' is the acceleration due to gravity<br />
Therefore: <math> F = (5 kg) * (9.8 m/(s^{2}) <math/><br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
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===Further reading===<br />
<br />
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This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
Let the mass of the block be <math> 5 kg </math> and the <br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
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===External links===<br />
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<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|thumb|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|thumb|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|thumb|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|thumb|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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#How is it connected to your major?<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt004.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt005.jpg|300px|middle]]<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
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#How is it connected to your major?<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Work===<br />
<br />
According to it's definition, work is a force acting over a given distance. So what about forces acting on an object that does not move? Let's look at an example:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===Nuances in Torque===<br />
<br />
Like work, torque also has some interesting situations that are important to take note of.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
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==History==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
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<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation. They must be measure individually because while work effects the linear momentum of a system, torque effects the angular momentum of a system. To put it in common terms, work relates to the movement of a system from one position to another while torque relates to the twisting of the system itself. So in fact, they represent very different concepts.<br />
<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation.<br />
<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is '''torque''', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is '''work''', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
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===Simple===<br />
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===Difficult===<br />
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==Connectedness==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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===Further reading===<br />
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Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
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===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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<br />
When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
So, work can be expressed in terms of joules, which means that torque can be expressed in terms of joules too, right? Well, it's not quite as straightforward as changing units. Remember, work is a scaler measurement, while torque is a vector representation.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===Mathematical Model: The Concepts===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
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When it comes to our universe, there still remains much that we do not understand. That we we do know and understand, we measure in relation to other ideas or subjects, in terms of abstracts we call units. In modern physics, and most mathematical applications we relate and measure matter and interactions in terms of these units. However, two such descriptions having the same units does necessarily connotate a representation of the same idea or measurement. Here, we will examine one such occurrence in modern physics, specifically the difference between torque and work when both are expressed as Newton*meters.<br />
<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===A Mathematical Model===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
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Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
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===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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===Further reading===<br />
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Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
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===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===A Mathematical Model===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math> , however torque is a vector value while work is a scaler value. This is a key point to keep in mind.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===A Mathematical Model===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and therefore can also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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Put this idea in historical context. Give the reader the Who, What, When, Where, and Why.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
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<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
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This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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<br />
<br />
==The Newton-Meter --> Vector vs Scaler==<br />
<br />
In modern physics, there a two concepts that, while describing different ideas, happen to utilize the same units, these units being:<br />
<br />
<math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<math> (N * m) </math><br />
<br />
<br />
===A Mathematical Model===<br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt002.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Torque on an Object]]<br />
<br />
The first of these concepts is ''torque'', which is a measurement of the moment that a force causes in a system. A moment is also known as a system's tendency of a force to cause rotation.<br />
<br />
<math> \vec{\tau} = \vec{F} X \vec{r}_{cm} </math><br />
<br />
[[File:Wvt001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Work on an Object]]<br />
<br />
<i>where '''<math>\tau</math>''' is the vector cross product of the force vector and position vector relative to the center of mass</i><br />
<br />
The second concept is ''work'', which is the measurement of a force acting over a distance on a given system. <br />
<br />
<math> W = \vec{F}*\vec{r} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the scaler dot product of the force vector and change in position vector</i><br />
<br />
<br />
Both of these concepts are measured using the units of <math> Newton * meters </math><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Previously, in Physics, when we addressed the energy principle and energy in general, we describe the measurement of energy and change in energy using the units:<br />
<br />
<math> Joules </math><br />
<math> (J) </math><br />
<br />
As it happens, work on a system is also equivalent to the change in kinetic energy of a system and can therefore also be expressed in joules. Positive work will add kinetic energy to a system whereas negative work will subtract kinetic energy from a system.<br />
<br />
<math> W = ∆K = K_{final} - K_{initial} </math><br />
<br />
<i>where '''W''' is the work done and '''K''' is the kinetic energy of the system.</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic. For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.<br />
<br />
===A Computational Model===<br />
<br />
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript]<br />
<br />
==Examples==<br />
<br />
Be sure to show all steps in your solution and include diagrams whenever possible<br />
<br />
===Simple===<br />
===Middling===<br />
===Difficult===<br />
<br />
==Connectedness==<br />
#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?<br />
#How is it connected to your major?<br />
#Is there an interesting industrial application?<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
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<br />
== See also ==<br />
<br />
Are there related topics or categories in this wiki resource for the curious reader to explore? How does this topic fit into that context?<br />
<br />
===Further reading===<br />
<br />
Books, Articles or other print media on this topic<br />
<br />
===External links===<br />
[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-reaction-time/]<br />
<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
<br />
This section contains the the references you used while writing this page<br />
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