Question

Given a perpendicular distance the torque produced on a body is determined by smaller or larger force? Why?

Answer 1

Torque is a vector quantity which is given by r x F (cross product).So, its magnitude will be given by rFsin θ.

when the angle is 90,it is maximum for given value of r and F. Torque is directly proportional to the distance and the force applied.If you increase the distance (keeping force unchanged) the torque also increases. And if you increase the force (keeping distance unchanged) the torque increases again.