$A$ force of $-P \hat{k}$ acts on the origin of the coordinate system. The torque about the point $(2, -3)$ is $P(a \hat{i} + b \hat{j})$. If the ratio $\frac{a}{b} = \frac{x}{2}$,find the value of $x$.

What is torque? Explain the torque acting on a particle.

$A$ slab is subjected to two forces $\vec F_1$ and $\vec F_2$ of the same magnitude $F$ as shown in the figure. Force $\vec F_2$ is in the $XY$-plane,while force $\vec F_1$ acts along the $z$-axis at the point $(2\hat i + 3\hat j)$. The moment of these forces about point $O$ is:

Why is the handle of a door or window placed at the end opposite to the hinged side?

$A$ force $\vec{F}$ acts on a particle with position vector $\vec{r}$. The torque $\vec{\tau}$ about the origin due to this force is given by $\vec{\tau} = \vec{r} \times \vec{F}$. Which of the following is true?

$A$ force $\vec{F}=(2 \hat{i}+3 \hat{j}-5 \hat{k}) \, N$ acts at a point $\vec{r}_1=(2 \hat{i}+4 \hat{j}+7 \hat{k}) \, m$. The torque of the force about the point $\vec{r}_2=(\hat{i}+2 \hat{j}+3 \hat{k}) \, m$ is ............. $N m$.