Let F→ be the force acting on particle having position vector r→ and τ→ be. the torque of this force about the origin. Then :
r→⋅τ→=0 and F→⋅τ→≠0
r→⋅τ→≠0 and F→⋅τ→=0
r→⋅τ→≠0 and F→⋅τ→≠0
r→⋅τ→=0 and F→⋅τ→=0
τ→=r→×F→⇒τ→⊥r→ and τ→⊥F→So, τ→⋅r→=0 and τ→⋅F→=0