Calculate the angular force needed to rotate an object given its mass, radius, and desired angular acceleration
Learn how to use the Angular Force Calculator and understand its working principles
Angular force is the force required to cause an object to rotate around an axis. It is calculated using the formula:
F = m × r × α
Where:
F = Angular Force (Newtons, N)
m = Mass of the object (kilograms, kg)
r = Radius of rotation (meters, m)
α = Angular acceleration (radians per second squared, rad/s²)
If you have a 5 kg object placed 0.3 meters from the axis of rotation, and you want to accelerate it at 2 rad/s², the angular force required would be:
F = 5 kg × 0.3 m × 2 rad/s² = 3.00 N
This means you would need to apply a force of 3.00 Newtons to achieve this angular acceleration.