# WheelJoint:getMotorTorque

Available since LÖVE 0.8.0
This method is not supported in earlier versions.

Returns the current torque on the motor.

## Function

### Synopsis

    torque = WheelJoint:getMotorTorque( invdt )

### Arguments

`number invdt`
  How long the force applies. Usually the inverse time step or 1/dt.

### Returns

`number torque`
  The torque on the motor in newton meters.

## See Also

- WheelJoint

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Category:

- Functions