BASIC BIOMECHANICS
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ISBN: 9781259913877
Author: Hall
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 13, Problem 2IP
Why does the orientation of a force acting on a body affect the amount of torque it generates at an axis of rotation within the body?
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BASIC BIOMECHANICS
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