torque

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“There’s been some serious torque in this market,” Klar said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

This torque travels along the strand, causing sections outside the pore to coil into plectonemes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Such a motor is great if you want to spin a fan, for example, because it functions well at high speeds with low torque.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The axles use open differentials and brake-based torque vectoring to articulate power left or right—an ability that could make the difference between getting to the ski resort or glumly waiting for a tow truck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

With a jet engine there is no torque, so your feet are not nearly as busy and you can concentrate on other things.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins