torque effect — The reaction on a vehicle of the torque applied to the propeller or the rotor, which tends to rotate the fuselage in the opposite direction to the torque force. In helicopters, it is countered by the tail rotor. In propeller driven aircraft,… … Aviation dictionary
Torque steering — is the influence of the engine torque on the steering for some front wheel drive vehicles. For example, during full acceleration the steering may pull to one side, which may be disturbing to the driver. This either causes a tugging sensation in… … Wikipedia
Torque converter — A torque converter is a modified form of fluid coupling that is used to transfer rotating power from a , such as an internal combustion engine or electric motor, to a rotating driven load. Like a basic fluid coupling, the torque converter… … Wikipedia
Torque tube — A torque tube system is an automobile driveshaft technology, used in cars with a front engine and rear drive. It is not as widespread as the Hotchkiss drive, but is still occasionally used to this day. The torque that is referred to in the name… … Wikipedia
Torque sensor — A torque sensor or torque transducer is a device for measuring and recording the torque on a rotating system, such as an engine crankshaft or a bicycle crank. Static torque is relatively easy to measure. Dynamic torque, on the other hand, is not… … Wikipedia
torque — /tawrk/, n., v., torqued, torquing. n. 1. Mech. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a force or system of forces tending to cause rotation. 2. Mach. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a… … Universalium
torque — /tɔk / (say tawk) noun 1. Mechanics that which produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation; the moment of a system of forces which tends to cause rotation. See moment (def. 6). 2. Machinery the turning effect of a shaft. 3. Obsolete the… …
torque — 1. noun A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force. Torque is measured as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation, hence the SI unit Newton metre (Nm) or imperial unit foot pound… … Wiktionary
torque — I [[t]tɔrk[/t]] n. v. torqued, torqu•ing 1) mec something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation 2) mac the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance 3) opt the rotational effect… … From formal English to slang
Yarkovsky-O'Keefe-Radzievskii-Paddack effect — The Yarkovsky O Keefe Radzievskii Paddack effect, or YORP effect for short, is a second order variation on the Yarkovsky effect which changes the rotation rate of a small body (such as an asteroid). The term was coined by Dr. David P. Rubincam in … Wikipedia
