Calculating Force Away From Point of Application

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To calculate the force at a distance from the point of application, one must consider the concepts of static and dynamic equilibrium. Resultant forces and moments can be determined by summing all forces and moments in their respective directions. A force applied perpendicular to a line from the point of interest creates a moment equal to the force multiplied by the length of the perpendicular line. Additionally, the force exerts a direct influence at the point of interest, maintaining its magnitude and direction. Understanding these principles is essential for analyzing forces in various physical scenarios.
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my question is at particular pont on any object some force has been applied. or it will experience a couple or moentum. how to calculate the force at some distance away from that particular point whare exactly the force has been applied.
 
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The concept of "static equilibrium" or "dynamic equilibrium" applies to finding forces and moments in a body. Basically, to find the resultant forces and/or moments at a location far from where they are applied, you add all forces and moments up in the directions they are applied.

For example, a force applied perpendicular to a line that runs from the point of interest to the point where the force intercepts that radial line, creates a moment around that point equal to the length of the perpendicular line times the force. The force also produces a direct force on that point in the same direction and the same magnitude as the force.

Here's a few web sites that goes over some of this stuff.
http://www.uvi.edu/Physics/SCI3xxWeb/Structure/StaticEq.html
http://www.bsu.edu/web/jkshim/bm/kinetics/externalforce/externalforce.htm
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/vectors/u3l3c.html

Or just google "static equilibrium" or "dynamic equilibrium"
 
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