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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torsion_%28mechanics%29 '''Torsion'''] describes the forces which try to twist an object. These forces are as a result of applying [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque '''Torque'''] and are measured in '''[[ | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torsion_%28mechanics%29 '''Torsion'''] describes the forces which try to twist an object. These forces are as a result of applying [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque '''Torque'''] and are measured in '''[[Newton|newton metres]]'''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:43, 20 December 2015
Torsion describes the forces which try to twist an object. These forces are as a result of applying Torque and are measured in newton metres.
- Materials and structures which can resist twisting are said to be Stiff