Question #284405
The following are sports/events that utilizes the concept of torque. Briefly explain how this concept is used.
1. Volleyball
2. Bodybuilding
3. Arm wrestling
4. Golf
5. Running
6. Car Racing
Expert's answer
1. Volleyball: when a player hits the ball, it may spin because the force was applied at some distance from the center of gravity of the ball.
2. Bodybuilding: the torque is force times lever, different apparatuses have a lot of levers and the bodybuilder applies force to them.
3. Arm wrestling: the lever is the forearm, the force is at the wrist of the armwrestler.
4. Golf: the player rotates the golf club, which is a result of torque
5. Running: our muscles pull bones attached to joints, which implies torque.
6. Car Racing: torque is the key reason of why the wheels spin and the engine power can be transferred to the wheels.
