Here's why:

* Force causes a change in linear motion (acceleration). It's the push or pull on an object.

* Torque causes a change in rotational motion (angular acceleration). It's the twisting force on an object.

Just like force is measured in Newtons (N), torque is measured in Newton-meters (Nm).

Here's a table summarizing the analogy:

| Linear Motion | Rotational Motion |

|---|---|

| Force (F) | Torque (τ) |

| Mass (m) | Moment of inertia (I) |

| Acceleration (a) | Angular acceleration (α) |

| Linear momentum (p) | Angular momentum (L) |

Key relationships:

* Newton's Second Law of Motion: F = ma

* Rotational Analog of Newton's Second Law: τ = Iα

This analogy highlights how many principles of linear motion have corresponding principles in rotational motion.