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Grade 11Mechanics

Q.A force of (2i-4j+2k) Newton acts at a point (3i+2j-2k) metre from the origin. The magnitude of torque is? ANS(24.4N-M)

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7 Years agoGrade 11
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7 Years ago
 
Dear student 
 
Torque is F x r
 
hence T = (2i- 4j + 2k) x (3i + wj – 2k)
 
now cross mutiply and find magnitude.
 
Hope it helps
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)