The force represented by 5j+k is acting through the point 9i−j+2k. Find the moment about the point 3i−2j+k
A
3i+11j+15k
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B
−3i−11j−15k
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C
−4i−6j+30k
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D
3i+j+15k
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Solution
The correct option is C−4i−6j+30k Here, F=5j+k,O=3i−2j+k,P=9j−j+2k. ∴r=→OP=P.V of P−P.Vof O =(9i−j+2k)−(3i−2j+k)=6i+j+k. ∴ Moment, M=r×F=(6i+j+k)×(5j+k) =∣∣
∣∣ijk611051∣∣
∣∣=−4i−6j+30k.