Three concurrent forces have magnitudes of 40, 60, and 50 N, respectively. Determine the smallest angle among them that will produce a state of equilibrium. a. 44.1o b. 4.14o c. 14.4o d. 41.4o

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Three concurrent forces have magnitudes of 40, 60, and 50 N, respectively. Determine the smallest angle among them that will produce a state of equilibrium.

a. 44.1o

b. 4.14o

c. 14.4o

d. 41.4o

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