Three forces F, E, and F, ,act through the points with position vectors r, 1, and r, respectively, where 0 TADHIT L/.5TD 00H F = (3i – 2j - 4k)N, = (itk)m F, = (-i +j)N, , = (j + k}m F, = (-i+ 4k)N, (i +j +k)m (i) Show that this system does not reduce to a single force. When a fourth force F is added, the system of four forces is in cquilibrium. (ii) Show that F acts through the point with position vector (3k) m. 13 %3D %3D %3D

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Three forces F, E, and F, ,act through the points with position vectors r, 1, and r,
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respectively, where
F = (3i – 2j – Ak)N, = (i+ k)m
F, = (-i + j)N, r, = (j + k}m
F, = (-i + 4k)N, I,- (i + j + k)m
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(i) Show that this system does not reduce to a single force.
When a fourth force F is added, the system of four forces is in equilibrium.
(ii) Show that F acts through the point with position vector (3k) m.
Transcribed Image Text:Three forces F, E, and F, ,act through the points with position vectors r, 1, and r, ITA 1. respectively, where F = (3i – 2j – Ak)N, = (i+ k)m F, = (-i + j)N, r, = (j + k}m F, = (-i + 4k)N, I,- (i + j + k)m %3D %3D %3D %3D (i) Show that this system does not reduce to a single force. When a fourth force F is added, the system of four forces is in equilibrium. (ii) Show that F acts through the point with position vector (3k) m.
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