Twisting Force That Causes Rotation
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Cartography, Group 2269, Puzzle 4 (Equator Line).
Question is: Twisting Force That Causes Rotation
and the answer is: TORQUE
Word Meaning:
TORQUE — (physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
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