A force of magnitude acts along the positive -axis at a point whose position vector…

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Problem

A force of magnitude

F

acts along the positive

y

-axis at a point whose position vector lies along the positive

x

-axis in the

xy

-plane. When viewed from the positive

z

-axis, will the torque produced by the force appear clockwise or anticlockwise? Explain your answer briefly.