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Torque is a measurement quantity that helps explain how well a force can cause a rotation. With this kit the user can experience significantly increasing torque by moving a mass set down a rod while trying to balance the main rod. It is a tricky and fun demonstration that will leave a lasting conceptual understanding with students of any age. The activity correlates well with the Next Generation Science Standards PS2, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions.