Question About a 3D Equilibrium Problem

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The discussion focuses on calculating the moment of a 50 lb force about the x, y, and z axes in a 3D equilibrium problem. The user performed a cross product of the vector from the origin to the wheel with the force vector but obtained a moment about the x-axis of 5.3, which differs from the answer key's 7.5. The discrepancy prompts a request for clarification on the calculations. Additionally, there is a mention of the torque generated by the difference in belt tension affecting the shaft. The user seeks to determine the tension force T in the y direction for belt B.
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I'm trying to find the moment of the 50lb about the x,y,z axes. So, i did the vector from the origin to the top of the larger wheel crossproduct with the force vector of 50.

Thus, Vector Origin to Wheel x F vector = (0.2i +0.15k) x (50cos45j + 50sin45k) = 7.07k -7.07j - 5.3i

However, in the answer key, the moment about the x-axis isn't 5.3 but 7.5? What did i do wrong?
 

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The difference in belt tension on A, is a torque on the shaft.
That torque makes it possible to calculate T in Newton in the y direction.
What value do you get for the belt B tension force T ?
 

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