Dermining moments caused in tension of cable

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The discussion focuses on calculating the moment about support leg "A" caused by a cable tension of 12.3 kN. The moment is determined by multiplying the force magnitude (12.3 kN) by the perpendicular distance from the force vector to point "A." Additionally, resolving the force vector into its x and y components allows for a more detailed calculation of the moment by summing the contributions of each component based on their respective distances from point "A."

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Determine the moment created about the support leg at "A" caused by the tension in the cable of 12.3kN. (see attachment for diagram)
 

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Reaching back many years in memory...
moment due to a force vector is the force magnitude (12.3 kN) times the perpendicular distance between the force vector & the point in question. Or resolve the vector into x & y components, the moments is the sum of each component times its respective x & y distance from point.
 
jmohle said:
Determine the moment created about the support leg at "A" caused by the tension in the cable of 12.3kN. (see attachment for diagram)

Welcome to the PF, jmohle. On schoolwork questions, the PF rules require you to post your own attempt at a solution before we can offer tutorial help. So please write out the equations that Carl is alluding to, and see how far you can get.
 

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