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define force and torque. does the torque depend on the point of application of the force...

define force and torque. does the torque depend on the point of application of the force ?expalin.

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Torque is given by τ=r⃗×F, It depends on r⃗ r, which is the position vector (point of application) from the axis of rotation to the point where force is applied. Hence torque depends on point of application.

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