Three forces are applied to the triangular plate such that their lines of action are tangent to the circle at points A, B, and C with coordinates as shown. Determine the sum of the moments of these three forces about point 0 (the center of the circle). A(5,2) B(-3,1) 50 kN 60 kN 40 kN C(3,-2)

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Three forces are applied to the triangular plate such
that their lines of action are tangent to the circle at
points A, B, and C with coordinates as shown.
Determine the sum of the moments of these three
forces about point 0 (the center of the circle).
A(5,2)
В(-3,1)
50 kN
60 kN
40 kN
С (3, - 2)
Transcribed Image Text:Three forces are applied to the triangular plate such that their lines of action are tangent to the circle at points A, B, and C with coordinates as shown. Determine the sum of the moments of these three forces about point 0 (the center of the circle). A(5,2) В(-3,1) 50 kN 60 kN 40 kN С (3, - 2)
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