A light triangular plate OAB is in a horizontal plane. Three forces,F1=6N , F2=7
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Question
A light triangular plate OAB is in a horizontal plane. Three forces,F1=6N,F2=7Nand F3=5N,act on the plate, which is pivoted about a vertical axis through point O. In the figure, the plate is not moving. The magnitude of the force exerted on the plate by the pivot is closest to:
a) 6.7Nb) 3.4N
c) 13N
d)10N
e)17N
A light triangular plate OAB is in a horizontal plane. Three forces,F1=6N,F2=7Nand F3=5N,act on the plate, which is pivoted about a vertical axis through point O. In the figure, the plate is not moving. The magnitude of the force exerted on the plate by the pivot is closest to: a) 6.7N b) 3.4N c) 13N d)10N e)17N
Explanation / Answer
a) 6.7N