A box weighing 25 pounds (assumed concentrated at its center of gravity) is being pulled by a horizontal force F equal to 20 pounds. What is the moment about point A? Does the box tip over? Explain your answer. F-20 C.G. A 3325 EASY 2 41 5'

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A box weighing 25 pounds (assumed concentrated
at its center of gravity) is being pulled by a horizontal
force F equal to 20 pounds. What is the moment about
point A? Does the box tip over? Explain your answer.
F-20
C.G.
3325
EASY 2
Transcribed Image Text:A box weighing 25 pounds (assumed concentrated at its center of gravity) is being pulled by a horizontal force F equal to 20 pounds. What is the moment about point A? Does the box tip over? Explain your answer. F-20 C.G. 3325 EASY 2
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