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

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    A force \[\vec{F}=3\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-4\hat{k}\] is applied at the point (1, -1, 2). What is the moment of the force about the point (2, -1, 3)?

    A) \[\hat{i}+4\hat{j}+4\hat{k}\]

    B) \[2\hat{i}+\hat{j}+2\hat{k}\]

    C) \[2\hat{i}-7\hat{j}-2\hat{k}\]

    D) \[2\hat{i}+4\hat{j}-\hat{k}\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Let point P is (1, -1, 2) and point Q is (2, -1, 3) \[\Rightarrow \] Position vector of P w.r.t Q is \[\vec{r}=(1-2)\hat{i}+(-1+1)\hat{j}+(2-3)\hat{k}\] \[\Rightarrow \overset{\to }{\mathop{r}}\,=-\hat{i}+0\hat{j}-\hat{k}\] and \[\overset{\to }{\mathop{F}}\,=3\hat{i}+2\hat{j}-4\hat{k}\] \[\Rightarrow \,Moment=\overset{\to }{\mathop{r}}\,\times \overset{\to }{\mathop{F}}\,=\left| \begin{matrix}    {\hat{i}} & {\hat{j}} & {\hat{k}}  \\    -1 & 0 & -1  \\    3 & 2 & -4  \\ \end{matrix} \right|\] \[=\hat{i}(0+2)-\hat{j}(4+3)+\hat{k}(-2+0)=2\hat{i}-7\hat{j}-2\hat{k}\]


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