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    Statics force problem - Force required to be a minimum

    Okay thanks! I got it =p
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    Statics force problem - Force required to be a minimum

    A friend said that I should take the derivative (of what?), set it to 0, and find the minimum that way. Does that make any sense?
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    Statics force problem - Force required to be a minimum

    1. Homework Statement : If the resultant force acting on the bracket is required to be a minimum, determine the magnitude of F1. I understand how to solve problems like this, I just don't understand what it means when it says that the force is required to be a minimum. Any help would be...