Rotational stiffness is torque applied over angle

Rotational stiffness is the extent to which an object resists rotational deformation.

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rotational_stiffness

Rotational stiffness of the body. See torsion_stiffness.

Symbol:

kappa

Latex:

κ

Dimension:

force*length/angle

torque

torque applied to the body.

Symbol:

tau

Latex:

τ

Dimension:

force*length

angular_distance

Angle of deformation. See angular_distance

Symbol:

theta

Latex:

θ

Dimension:

angle

law

kappa = tau / theta

Latex:
κ=τθ