Record your measurements in the table below.
Multiply the force (in newtons) by the distance from the
shaft (in centimeters) to get the torque in newton-centimeters.
Measure the motor's torque at each of the holes in your
stick.
- ______newtons at the 2-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
- ______newtons at the 4-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
- ______newtons at the 6-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
- ______newtons at the 8-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
- ______newtons at the 10-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
- ______newtons at the 12-centimeter hole = _____________
newton-centimeters.
Do you notice any pattern or relationship with your calculations?
Draw a graph to show this relationship?
For further information contact Catherine
Raymond, Deputy Director of Education.