Question: Resolve each force in Problem 40 into its horizontal and vertical components, producing two couples. The algebraic sum of the two component couples equals the

Resolve each force in Problem 40 into its horizontal and vertical components, producing two couples. The algebraic sum of the two component couples equals the resultant couple. Use this result to find the perpendicular distance between the lines of action of the two forces.

30 F=80 N F= 80 N 30

30 F=80 N F= 80 N 30

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