JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Vector Algebra Question Bank Vector or Cross product of two vectors and its application

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    A force of magnitude 6 acts along the vector \[(9,\,6,\,-2)\] and passes through a point A (4, ? 1, ?7). The moment of the force about the point O (1, ? 3, 2) is

    A)                 \[\frac{150}{11}\,(2\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j})\]

    B)                 \[\frac{6}{11}\,(50\mathbf{i}-75\mathbf{j}+36\mathbf{k})\]

    C)                 \[150\,(2\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j})\]

    D)                 \[6\,(50\mathbf{i}-75\mathbf{j}+36\mathbf{k})\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

               \[\overrightarrow{OA}=3\mathbf{i}+2\mathbf{j}-9\mathbf{k};\] \[\mathbf{F}=(9\mathbf{i}+6\mathbf{j}-2\mathbf{k})\times \frac{6}{11}\]            \[\therefore \]  Moment \[=\overrightarrow{OA}\times \mathbf{F}=\frac{6}{11}\left| \,\begin{matrix}    \mathbf{i} & \mathbf{j} & \mathbf{k}  \\    3 & 2 & -9  \\    9 & 6 & -2  \\ \end{matrix}\, \right|\]                                   \[=\frac{6}{11}(50\mathbf{i}-75\mathbf{j})=\frac{150}{11}(2\mathbf{i}-3\mathbf{j})\].


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