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Problems Two systems of forces and moments act on the rectangular plate in Fig. 4.36. Are they equivalent? System 1 y 10 lb 10 lb P 5 ft 8 ft 20 lb O x 20 ft-lb System 2 y 25 ft-lb P 15 lb 5 ft 8 ft 15 lb O 20 lb -x

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Two systems of forces and moments act on the rectangular plate in Fig. 4.36.
Are they equivalent?
System 1
y
10 lb
10 lb
P
5 ft
8 ft
20 lb
O
x
20 ft-lb
System 2
y
25 ft-lb
P 15 lb
5 ft
8 ft
15 lb
O
20 lb
-x

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Sri K

06/19/2023

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For System 1: Total force = 410 lb + 101 lb + 151 lb = 662 lb Total moment = 25 ft-lb + (5 ft * 151 lb) + (8 ft * 101 lb) = 25 ft-lb + 755 ft-lb + 808 ft-lb = 1588 ft-lb For System 2: Total force = 151 lb + 20 lb + 201 lb = 372 lb Total moment = 20 ft-lb + (5 ft Show more…

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