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In the figure shown below, find the torque due to the force of 5 N, about point O and A.


A
6 Nm along +z direction, 6 Nm along +z direction.
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6 Nm along +z direction, 6 Nm along z direction
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6 Nm along z direction, 6 Nm along z direction
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D
6 Nm along z direction, 6 Nm along +z direction
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Solution

The correct option is D 6 Nm along z direction, 6 Nm along +z direction
Given, |F|=5 N
F=4^i+3^j
(from the diagram)

To find torque about O:
τ=OB×F
Here, OB=2^i+3^j
τ=∣ ∣ijk230430∣ ∣=6^k Nm


To find torque about A:
r=AB=2^i
Torque (τ)=AB×F=∣ ∣ ∣^i^j^k200430∣ ∣ ∣
=6^k Nm

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