Two men exert forces of F= 90 lb and P= 50 bl on the ropes as shown in (Figure 1). Determine the moment of the force F about A. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter positive value if the moment is counterclockwise and negative value if the moment is clockwise. Determine the moment of the force P about A. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter positive value if the moment is counterclockwise and negative value if the moment is clockwise.

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Two men exert forces of F= 90 lb and P= 50 bl on the ropes as shown in (Figure 1).

Determine the moment of the force F about A.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter positive value if the moment is counterclockwise and negative value if the moment is clockwise.
Determine the moment of the force P about A.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Enter positive value if the moment is counterclockwise and negative value if the moment is clockwise.
 
6 ft
12 ft
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