Physics · SYSTEMS OF PARTICLES AND ROTATIONAL MOTION

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The moment of a force vanishes if the directional line of action of the force passes through the chosen origin. Statement II: If the directions of both the position vector \( \mathbf{r} \) and the force vector \( \mathbf{F} \) are reversed, the direction of the torque vector \( \boldsymbol{\tau} \) remains unchanged. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.