Find the vector moment of three forces i+2j−3k,2i+3j+4k and −i−j+k acting on a particle at a point P(0,1,2) about the point A(1,−2,0).
A
−2i+6j−10k
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B
−(−4i−2j−5k)
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C
−(−4i−2j+5k)
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A−2i+6j−10k Resultant force is, F=(i+2j−3k)+(2i+3j+4k)+(−i−j+k)=2i+4j+2k And →r=→AP=−i+3j+2k Thus vector moment about A is, →r×F=∣∣
∣∣ijk−132242∣∣
∣∣=−2i+6j−10k