Question

Why torque is not defined as force and distance?

Answer 1

Answer:

But

$\tau = \overrightarrow r \times \overrightarrow f$

Here r is distance .

Answer 2

Answer:

Force is a vector (applied in a straight line, with the acceleration in the same direction as the net force). ... Force has units of Newtons, while torque, being the product of a force and a distance, has units of Newton ⋅ meters