5 kip force acts on point A of rod AB as shown. Rod AB is 15 in long. The angle α = 8°. Determine the magnitude in kips and direction in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis of the smallest force that will create the same moment about point B as does the 5 kip force. Magnitude - __________(kips) Direction - __________(degrees

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A 5 kip force acts on point A of rod AB as shown. Rod AB is 15 in long. The angle α = 8°.

Determine the magnitude in kips and direction in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis of the smallest force that will create the same moment about point B as does the 5 kip force.

Magnitude - __________(kips)

Direction - __________(degrees counterclockwise from the +x axis)

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