A force is applied to a billiard ball.In order to calculate the torque created by the force, you also need to know:
A)the mass of the ball
B)the rotational inertia of the ball
C)the kinetic energy of the ball
D)the angular speed of the ball
E)the location and orientation of the axis of rotation of the ball

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To calculate torque, you need to know the location and orientation of the axis of rotation, as torque is the product of force and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of the force.

A Force Is Applied to a Billiard Ball