Salman A.

asked • 08/17/20

is negative torque equal to positive torque in same numbers

F¼d=-F¼d



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A positive number cannot equal a negative number. The absolute values of the two numbers are equal. The two torques have the same magnitude, but are in opposite directions. I hope this answers your question.

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Salman A.

but when it says which two torques equal when they forced one board with same numbers but different directions.... they won't be equal..?
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