The force in cable AB is F₁ = 15 kN, while that in CD is F2 = 15 kN. a = 2.0 m, b= 4.0 m, c = 3.0 m, d = 1.5 m, e = 1.5 m, and f = 1.5 m. Determine the resultant R and the moment M, of the force system with respect to point O.
The force in cable AB is F₁ = 15 kN, while that in CD is F2 = 15 kN. a = 2.0 m, b= 4.0 m, c = 3.0 m, d = 1.5 m, e = 1.5 m, and f = 1.5 m. Determine the resultant R and the moment M, of the force system with respect to point O.
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