The coordinates of a particle with respect to origin in a given reference frame is $(1, 1, 1) \ m$. If a force of $\vec{F} = \hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k} \ N$ acts on the particle,then the magnitude of the torque (with respect to origin) in the $z$-direction is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$

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