Q. 2: Determine the resultant force R that is equivalent to the forces exerted by the three tugboats as they maneuver the barge. Specify the coordinate of the point on the x-axis through which Rpasses. 180 ft- 10 tons 35° 20° 8 tonst 8 tons

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Chapter3: Resultants Of Force Systems
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Problem 3.31P: State whether the resultant of each force system shown is a force, a couple or a wrench. Do not...
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Q. 2:
Determine the resultant force R that is equivalent to the forces
exerted by the three tugboats as they maneuver the barge. Specify
the coordinate of the point on the x-axis through which Rpasses.
180 ft-
10 tons
35°
20°
8 tonst
8 tons
Transcribed Image Text:Q. 2: Determine the resultant force R that is equivalent to the forces exerted by the three tugboats as they maneuver the barge. Specify the coordinate of the point on the x-axis through which Rpasses. 180 ft- 10 tons 35° 20° 8 tonst 8 tons
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