Static equilibrium 3D, traffic light problem

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The discussion focuses on solving a static equilibrium problem involving a traffic-light assembly with vertical and horizontal poles. The task is to determine the additional force and moment reactions at the base O due to three 100-lb traffic signals. The key equation used is the sum of all forces and moments equals zero. The initial attempt successfully calculated the force at O, but there was uncertainty regarding the moment calculations. The issue was resolved by computing the magnitude of the moment vector, considering its two components.
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Homework Statement


The vertical and horizontal poles at the traffic-light assembly are erected first. Determine the additional force and moment reactions at the base O caused by the addition of the three 100-lb traffic signals B, C, and D. Report your answers as a force magnitude and a moment magnitude.
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Homework Equations


Sum of all forces and moments =0

The Attempt at a Solution


I got the Force at O right, but the moments I am not sure how to sum them
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[/B]Edit: solved by finding magnitude of M
 
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You have two components of the moment vector. Compute the magnitude of the vector.
 
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