A metal bar is in the xy-plane with one end of the bar at the origin. A force F =(9.00 N) î+(5.00 N) ĵ is pplied to the bar at the point x = 3.00m, y = 4.00m. (a) In terms of unit vectors î and ĵ, what is the position vector r* for the point where the force is applied? (b) What are the magnitude and direction of he torque with respect to the origin produced by F?

A metal bar is in the xy-plane with one end of the bar at the origin. A force F =(9.00 N) î+(5.00 N) ĵ is pplied to the bar at the point x = 3.00m, y = 4.00m. (a) In terms of unit vectors î and ĵ, what is the position vector r* for the point where the force is applied? (b) What are the magnitude and direction of he torque with respect to the origin produced by F?

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Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

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