Why is torque perpendicular?

Related questions

1. Why is torque cross product?
2. What is torque in the body?
3. Are force and torque perpendicular?
4. What happens when torque is zero?
5. Is torque a moment?
6. Why is torque needed?
7. What is difference between moment and torque?
8. Is torque a vector?
9. Is high torque at low rpm good?
10. How important is torque in a car?

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