A position vector from point B to the line of action of a force vector F is given as: "BF = {-10j + 20k} m Which of the following force vectors would cause the least amount of moment about point B? O a) F = {3i - 6k} kN O b) F = {30.5j} kN %3D c) E = {5i - 10k} N.

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A position vector from point B to the line of action of a force vector F is given as:
rBF = {-10j + 2Ok} m
Which of the following force vectors would cause the least amount of moment about
point B?
a) F = {3i - 6k} kN
O b) F = {30.5j} kN
O c) F = {5i - 10k} kN
O d) F = {20j} kN
Transcribed Image Text:A position vector from point B to the line of action of a force vector F is given as: rBF = {-10j + 2Ok} m Which of the following force vectors would cause the least amount of moment about point B? a) F = {3i - 6k} kN O b) F = {30.5j} kN O c) F = {5i - 10k} kN O d) F = {20j} kN
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