The torque due to the force $\vec{F} = (2 \hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2 \hat{k})$ about the origin,acting on a particle whose position vector is $\vec{r} = (\hat{i} + \hat{j} + \hat{k})$,is:

  • A
    $\hat{i} - \hat{j} + \hat{k}$
  • B
    $\hat{i} + \hat{k}$
  • C
    $\hat{i} - \hat{k}$
  • D
    $\hat{j} - \hat{k}$

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