An employer liable for a physical tort committed by an employee acting within the scope of his employment under the theory of.

Repondeat superior is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Respondeat Superior is the doctrine that is used in tort. According to it If any wrongful acts occur inside an agency, the employer is held responsible for it. If Respondeat Superior is invoked both the employer and the employee is held liable by the plaintiff. Benefits and Characteristics tests are done in the cases where respondeat superior is invoked

Respondeat superieor