NEET2009PhysicsRotational MotionActual
A force of -F k acts on O , the origin of the coordinate system. The torque about the point (1,-1) is
Options
- AF( i - j )
- B-F( i + j )
- CF( i + j )
- D-F( i - j )
Correct answer
B. -F( i + j )
Step-by-step solution
Position vector ( r = PO = O -(1 i -1 j )=- i + j ) Torque about point (P, = r F ) ( aligned & =(- i + j ) (-F k ) & OR =F[( i k )-( j k )]=F[- j - i ] & =-F[ i + j ] aligned )