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Let a force `vecF` be acting on a body fre to rotate about a point O and let `vecr` the position vector of any point P on the line of action of th e force . The torque `(vec(tau) )` of this force about point O is defined as ,`vec(tau)=vecrxxvecF`. Given , `vecF=(2hati+3hatj-hatk)N " and " vecF=(hati-hatj+6hatk)`m . find the torque of this force .

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To find the torque \(\vec{\tau}\) of the force \(\vec{F}\) about point \(O\), we use the formula: \[ \vec{\tau} = \vec{r} \times \vec{F} \] ### Given: - Force vector \(\vec{F} = 2\hat{i} + 3\hat{j} - \hat{k}\) N ...
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