Two couples act on the frame as shown in the figure below. y -2 ft 3 ft 70 lb 30° B 1 ft 100 lb 3 ft 100 lb 70 lb 30° x 1: If the resultant couple moment is to be zero, determine the distance d between the 80 lb couple forces. What is the distance, d? 2: If the distance is 6 feet, determine the resultant couple moment of both couples acting at A.

Two couples act on the frame as shown in the figure below. y -2 ft 3 ft 70 lb 30° B 1 ft 100 lb 3 ft 100 lb 70 lb 30° x 1: If the resultant couple moment is to be zero, determine the distance d between the 80 lb couple forces. What is the distance, d? 2: If the distance is 6 feet, determine the resultant couple moment of both couples acting at A.

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Chapter2: Basic Operations With Force Systems

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