(a) Determine the resultant of the system of parallel forces which act on the folded plate, i.e., replace the three given forces by a resultant force R and moment M about point O. (b) Find the location (i.e., coordinates) where single R will have the same effect as R and M together at O. Solve using the vector approach. B 250 N 300 N 240 mm 120 mm 200 mm 160 mm 200 mm 400 N

(a) Determine the resultant of the system of parallel forces which act on the folded plate, i.e., replace the three given forces by a resultant force R and moment M about point O. (b) Find the location (i.e., coordinates) where single R will have the same effect as R and M together at O. Solve using the vector approach. B 250 N 300 N 240 mm 120 mm 200 mm 160 mm 200 mm 400 N

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.17P: The trapdoor is held in the horizontal plane by two wires. Replace the forces in the wires with an...

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