Torque DirectionEasyQuestion 30302
Question
The direction of torque is determined by:
- ARight-hand rule applied to r × FCorrect
- BLeft-hand rule
- CDirection of force only
- DDirection of displacement
Correct answer
Right-hand rule applied to r × F
Explanation
Torque is a cross product: τ = r × F. Its direction is given by the right-hand rule — curl fingers from r to F, thumb points in τ direction.