Six forces are acting on the wedge-shaped block as shown. It is known that F₁ = F₁ = 200 kN, F₂ = F₂ = 400 kN, F3 = F3 = 600 kN, a = 10 m and b = 8 m. The six forces form three couples. Determine the resultant couple. (1). M = 4800kN-m (†) (3). M = 8264kN-m (†) F₁ F F₂ 30⁰ (2). M = 4800kN-m (↓) (4). M = 8264kN-m (↓)

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Six forces are acting on the wedge-shaped block as shown. It is known that F₁ = F₁
F₂ = F₂ = 400 kN, F3 = F₂ = 600 kN, a = 10 m and b = 8 m. The six forces form three
couples. Determine the resultant couple.
(1). M = 4800kN-m (†)
(3). M = 8264kN-m (†)
F₁
30⁰
a
(2). M = 4800kN-m (↓)
(4). M = 8264kN·m (↓)
= 200 KN,
F₂
Transcribed Image Text:Six forces are acting on the wedge-shaped block as shown. It is known that F₁ = F₁ F₂ = F₂ = 400 kN, F3 = F₂ = 600 kN, a = 10 m and b = 8 m. The six forces form three couples. Determine the resultant couple. (1). M = 4800kN-m (†) (3). M = 8264kN-m (†) F₁ 30⁰ a (2). M = 4800kN-m (↓) (4). M = 8264kN·m (↓) = 200 KN, F₂
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