T = Fr = WR. (1)

Hence WR measures the torque T.

If more than one force be applied to hold the brake from turning, Fr,

and therefore T, are measured by the algebraical sum of their

individual moments with respect to the axis. If the brake is not

balanced, its moment about the axis must be included. Therefore, quite

generally,

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