Torsion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the act of twisting.
  2. the state of being twisted.
  3. Mechanics.
    • the twisting of a body by two equal and opposite torques.
    • the internal torque so produced.
  4. Mathematics.
    • the degree of departure of a curve from a plane.
    • a number measuring this.
noun
    • the twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques at either end
    • the condition of twist and shear stress produced by a torque on a part or component
  1. the act of twisting or the state of being twisted
    Torsion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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