A Particle Is Located on the X Axis at X

question 33

Multiple Choice

A particle is located on the x axis at x = 2.0 m from the origin.A force of 25 N, directed 30° above the x axis in the x-y plane, acts on the particle.What is the torque about the origin on the particle?

• A)50 N∙m, in the positive z direction
• B)25 N∙m, in the positive z direction
• C)50 N∙m, in the negative z direction
• D)25 N∙m, in the negative z direction
• E)There is no torque about the origin.

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