Torque on rod with electric field & proton

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A uniform electric field exerts a force of 3.2X10^-18 Nt u on a proton at the west end of a horizontal rod. The torque, calculated using the cross product, is expressed as Torque = 0 e + 1.6*10^-18 n + 0 u. The user seeks confirmation on the correctness of this torque calculation. The discussion revolves around understanding the components of torque in the context of electric fields and protons. The final torque expression indicates a significant component in the n direction.
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Reading ahead. Don't understand components. Question: A uniform electric field is exerting a force of 3.2X10^-18 Nt u on a proton located at the west end of an east/west directed horizontal rod. r(proton)=-0.5 m e. The torque (r X F) exerted on the rod caused by the interaction of this field and the proton is: Torque = ( ) e + ( ) n + ( ) u.
 
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Using cross product, I get the following: Torque = 0 e + 1.6*10^-18 n + 0 u

(is this correct?)
 
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