[First Year Statics] Replace Force System

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The discussion revolves around a statics problem involving the calculation of force and moment resultants. The user calculates the force resultant as 379 N but finds their moment result of 1017 incorrect. They attempt to compute the moment about point O using the cross product but are confused about the presence of a specific vector (-3i + 2j) in their calculations. The correct moment should be 590 N*m, indicating a potential error in their approach or the forces considered. Clarification is sought on the origin of the vector in question, highlighting the importance of accurately identifying forces in statics problems.
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the force resultant = (100i +620j +800k) = 379 N
moment result is (100i-620j+800k) = 1017 which is not correct!

I calculated the moment of all forces about point O using cross product so...

(-3i + 2j) x (-200j) + (-3i +2j) x (-400i) +(3i +0.5k) x (120i +160k)

But, somehow, I am not getting 590 N*m which is the correct answer
 

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Where are you getting (-3i + 2j)? There is no force present at that point
 
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