Find the moment M_O about P of a 1000N force

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The discussion centers on calculating the moment M_O about point P due to a 1000N force using the cross product method. Participants clarify the correct identification of points A, P, and O in the problem diagram, confirming that point P should indeed be point A, while M_O refers to the moment about point P. This consensus ensures accurate application of the cross product in solving the problem.

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Homework Statement


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Cross product.

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If I'm correct with what I am about to say then, I get this problem but, I want to make sure that I truly get it and am not thinking some incorrect thing and believing it to be true. Basically, can someone please tell me if the point P on the diagram should be point A and whether the 0 or M_O point should be point P?

If what I said is confusing, tell me and I will rephrase it.
Thanks in advance!
 

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Yes you are right the problem messed up the P and A and O big time
 
Thanks for the confirmation. :)
 

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