A particle at position experiences a force

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

A particle at position r⃗=2i+j−k m\vec{r}=2\mathbf{i}+\mathbf{j}-\mathbf{k}\,\text{m} experiences a force F⃗=3i−2j+4k N\vec{F}=3\mathbf{i}-2\mathbf{j}+4\mathbf{k}\,\text{N}. Calculate the torque of this force about the origin, giving your answer in vector form.

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