Question: Replace the loading acting on the beam with a single resultant force. Take F 1 = 420 N , F 2 = 300 N ,

Replace the loading acting on the beam with a single resultant force. Take F1 = 420 N , F2 = 300 N , F3 = 740 N .
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Part A

Determine the magnitude of the resultant force.

Part B

Determine the angle between the resultant force and the x-axis.

 counted counterclockwise from the negative x-axis

Part C

Specify where the force acts, measured from end A.


F3 F1 F 60 B 1500 N-m 4m -3 m- -2 m 

F3 F1 F 60 B 1500 N-m 4m -3 m- -2 m

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