JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Vector Algebra

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    A force \[\vec{F}=3\hat{i}+4\hat{j}-3\hat{k}\] is applied at the point P, whose position vector is \[\overrightarrow{r}=\widehat{2i}-2\hat{j}-3\hat{k}\]. What is the magnitude of the moment of the force about the origin?

    A) 23 units

    B) 19 units

    C) 18 units

    D) 21 units

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Moment of force, \[m=\overset{\to }{\mathop{r}}\,\times \overset{\to }{\mathop{F}}\,\] \[m=\left| \begin{matrix}    {\hat{i}} & {\hat{j}} & {\hat{k}}  \\    2 & -2 & -3  \\    3 & 4 & -3  \\ \end{matrix} \right|\] \[=\hat{i}(6+12)-\hat{j}(-6+9)+\hat{k}(8+6)\] \[=18\hat{i}-3\hat{j}+14\hat{k}\] \[=\sqrt{{{(18)}^{2}}+{{(-3)}^{2}}+{{(14)}^{2}}}\] \[=\sqrt{529}=23\] units.


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