A force F⃗ = Fj^ is applied to an object at a position r⃗ = xi^ + yj^ + zk^ where the origin is at the cm. Does the torque about the cm depend on x? Yes No Request Answer Part B On y? Yes No Request Answer Part C On z? Yes No
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Torque τ is given by: τ = r × F where r is the position vector and F is the force vector. Show more…
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