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Find the torque about the origin when a force of 3j^ N acts on the particle whose position vector is 2k^m.

a
6j^N-m
b
-6i^N-m
c
6k^N-m
d
6i^N-m

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Given, position vector,  r=2k^mForce,  F=3j^NAs, torque,  τ=r×F=2k^×3j^=6(-i^)=-6i^N-m

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