What is the difference between torque and power?
Engineering Explained did a video explaining what is the difference between torque and power. You can find it here.
He starts off okay when he states
“Torque is force applied at a distance”
But from then on I think he goes into the weeds when explaining horsepower.
Short explanation of power
Power is the speed at which the torque is applied.
Example
How much torque can we maintain on a spanner, if the spanner is turning at 2000rpm?
When we know this torque number we can calculate/extrapolate the power being applied to the spanner, at 2000rpm.
Its just than simple.
What is the difference between torque and power?
Torque is the force. Power is the rate at which we can apply that force.
Calculators
StrikeEngine has a number of calculators related to power and torque
Measure engine power without a dyno
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