Q.

A force F=2i^+j^-k^ acts at a point A, whose position vector is 2i^-j^. The moment of F about the origin is

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a

i^-2j^+4k^

b

i^-2j^-4k^

c

i^+2j^+4k^

d

i^+2j^-4k^

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Force (F)=2i^+j^-k^ and its position vector =2i^-j^

We know that the position vector of a force about origin (r)=(2i^-j^)-(0i^+0j^+0k^) or r=2i^-j^ 

Therefore, moment of the force about origin
=r×F=i^j^k^2-1021-1=i^+2j^+4k^

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