A force of acts in the positive -direction at the point measured from the origin

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A force of

8.0\,\text{N}

acts in the positive

x

-direction at the point

(3.0\,\text{m},\,4.0\,\text{m})

measured from the origin. Determine the magnitude of the torque produced by this force about the origin.