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For the distributed load shown below, determine the equivalent force's magnitude and location, measured from point O. Let a = 0.835 kN/m , b = 2.32 kN/m2 , and L = 2.78 m w = (-ax + bx) kN/m

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For the distributed load shown below, determine the equivalent force's magnitude and location, measured from point O. Let a = 0.835 kN/m3 , b = 2.32 kN/m2 , and L = 2.78 m.
w = (-ax + bx) kN/m

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