A slab is subjected to two forces →F1 and →F2 of same magnitude F as shown in the figure. Force →F2 is in XY - plane while force →F1 acts along Z- axis at the point (2^i+3^j) The moment of these forces about point O will be
A
(3^i−2^j+3^k)F
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B
(3^i−2^j−3^k)F
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C
(3^i+2^j+3^k)F
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D
(3^i+2^j−3^k)F
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Solution
The correct option is A(3^i−2^j+3^k)F Calculate the torque for →F1 force.
From figure →F1=F^k
→r=2^i+3^j
Torque for →F1 force →τF1=→r1×→F1
=3F^i+2F(−^j)
Calculate the torque for →F2 force.
From figure →r2=0^i+6^j