What is produced when forces applied to a lever cause it to rotate?

When forces are applied to a lever and it causes the lever to rotate, the primary result of this interaction is torque. Torque is a measure of the force that can cause an object to rotate about an axis. It is defined as the product of the force applied and the distance from the pivot point (or fulcrum) where the force is applied.

In this context, while "rotational moment" may seem relevant, it is not as commonly defined or recognized in physics as torque. Therefore, torque is the more accurate term that encompasses the effects of the forces on the lever's rotation, making it the correct answer. The other options, such as linear motion and static equilibrium, do not accurately describe the rotational effect produced by the application of forces to a lever.