Question

Why is torque a vector?

Answer 1

Hint is given below

Explanation:

HINT:

The torque `\vec\tau` of a force vector `\vecF` acting at a point with position vector is `\vec {r_1}` about a point having position vector `\vec {r_2}` is given as

`\vec\tau=(\vec {r_1}-\vec {r_2})\times \vecF`