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A couple is two forces acting in parallel and opposite directions.
F1=20N
F2=22N
F3-18N
Couple=15N
I have to determine the magnitude and direction of a single force that has the same effect on the beam as F1+F2+F3+ the couple. To do this would I find the sum of all the x and y components of these forces, then find the resultant of the x and y and make it negative?
Also, I am having trouble understanding the diagram. Which ways is the couple exerting force on the beam?
A couple is two forces acting in parallel and opposite directions.
F1=20N
F2=22N
F3-18N
Couple=15N
I have to determine the magnitude and direction of a single force that has the same effect on the beam as F1+F2+F3+ the couple. To do this would I find the sum of all the x and y components of these forces, then find the resultant of the x and y and make it negative?
Also, I am having trouble understanding the diagram. Which ways is the couple exerting force on the beam?
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