MHT CET202522 Apr 2025Morning ShiftPhysicsMathematics in PhysicsActual
If force F =-3 i + j +5 k acts along r =7 i +3 j + k then the torque acting at that point is
Options
- A(14 i -38 j +16 k )
- B(-14 i +34 j -16 k )
- C(21 i +4 j +4 k )
- D(4 i +4 j +6 k )
Correct answer
A. (14 i -38 j +16 k )
Step-by-step solution
The torque is given by the cross product = r F with F = -3 i + j + 5 k and r = 7 i + 3 j + k . Computing the determinant: = vmatrix i & j & k 7 & 3 & 1 -3 & 1 & 5 vmatrix = i (15 - 1) - j (35 + 3) + k (7 + 9) = 14 i - 38 j + 16 k This result corresponds to option A .