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The moment (torque) of force F about a point is:

Answer: r x F.

  • A r . F
  • B r / F
  • C F . r / |r|
  • D r x F

Correct answer: D. r x F

Explanation: Moment (torque) = r x F, where r is the position vector from the point to the force application point. It is a vector.

xya (4,1)b (2,3)a + b (6,4)

Triangle law of vector addition: placing vector b at the head of vector a, the diagonal from the start to the final head gives the resultant a + b.

Concept context

Vectors, dot product, cross product, and geometric applications

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