A Particle Is Located on the X Axis at X

Multiple Choice

A particle is located on the x axis at x = 2.0 m from the origin.A force of 25 N, directed 30° above the x axis in the x-y plane, acts on the particle.What is the torque about the origin on the particle?

A) 50 N∙m, in the positive z direction
B) 25 N∙m, in the positive z direction
C) 50 N∙m, in the negative z direction
D) 25 N∙m, in the negative z direction
E) There is no torque about the origin.