Difference between Torsion and Torque

What is the difference between Torsion and Torque?

Torsion as a is while Torque as a is 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 (ft.lbf).

Torsion

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Definition:

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction. That force with which a thread, wire, or rod of any material, returns, or tends to return, to a state of rest after it has been twisted; torsibility.

Torque

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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 (ft.lbf).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 Nm; 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)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: twist or turn something

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