A particle at position is acted upon by a force

PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · System of Particles and Rotational Motion · System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Problem

A particle at position r=(0.40 m) ı^\mathbf r=(0.40\,\text{m})\,\hat\imath is acted upon by a force F=(10 N) ȷ^\mathbf F=(10\,\text N)\,\hat\jmath. About the origin, the resulting torque vector points in which one of the following directions? (a) +ı^+\hat\imath (b) +k^+\hat k (c) −k^-\hat k (d) +ȷ^+\hat\jmath

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