PROBLEM 3.7 A 400-N force Pis applied at Point A of tdhe bell crank shown. (u) Compute the moment of the force P about O by resolving it into components along line OA and in a direction perpendicular to that line. (b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the smallest force Q applied at B that has the same moment as P about O. p00 mim 120 m

PROBLEM 3.7 A 400-N force Pis applied at Point A of tdhe bell crank shown. (u) Compute the moment of the force P about O by resolving it into components along line OA and in a direction perpendicular to that line. (b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the smallest force Q applied at B that has the same moment as P about O. p00 mim 120 m

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

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.54P: To lift the table without tilting, the combined moment of the four parallel forces must be zero...

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