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Torquay / United Kingdom

In physics and mechanics, torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force. It is also referred to as the moment, moment of force, rotational force or turning effect, depending on the field of study. The concept originated with the studies by Archimedes of the usage of levers. Just as a linear force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist to an object around a specific axis. Another definition of torque is the product of the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of a force from the axis of rotation. The symbol for torque is typically τ {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\tau }}} , the lowercase Greek letter tau. When being referred to as moment of force, it is commonly denoted by M. In three dimensions, the torque is a pseudovector; for point particles, it is given by the cross product of the position vector and the force vector. The magnitude of torque of a rigid body depends on three quantities: the force applied, the lever arm vector connecting the point about which the torque is being measured to the point of force application, and the angle between the force and lever arm vectors. In symbols: τ = r × F {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\tau }}=\mathbf {r} \times \mathbf {F} \,\!} τ = ‖ r ‖ ‖ F ‖ sin ⁡ θ {\displaystyle \tau =\|\mathbf {r} \|\,\|\mathbf {F} \|\sin \theta \,\!} where τ {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\tau }}} is the torque vector and τ {\displaystyle \tau } is the magnitude of the torque, r is the position vector F is the force vector, × denotes the cross product, which produces a vector that is perpendicular to both r and F following the right-hand rule, θ {\displaystyle \theta } is the angle between the force vector and the lever arm vector.The SI unit for torque is the Newton-metre . For more on the units of torque, see Units.

Torre Abbey

Torquay / United Kingdom

Torre Abbey is a historic building and art gallery in Torquay, Devon, which lies in the South West of England. It was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, and is now the best-preserved medieval monastery in Devon and Cornwall. In addition to its medieval and Georgian rooms, Torre Abbey is known for the formal gardens on Abbey Park and Meadows, for the third largest art collection in the county of Devon and for regular exhibitions by contemporary artists.

Healthcare in Devon

Torquay / United Kingdom

Healthcare in Devon is now the responsibility of the two clinical commissioning groups, one covering Northern, Eastern and Western Devon , and one covering South Devon and Torbay. It was announced in November 2018 that the two were to merge.

Torquay Museum

Torquay / United Kingdom

Torquay Museum is a museum in the town of Torquay, Devon, England. The building has been a grade II listed building since 1975.