Solving Statics Problems with Couples - Help Needed

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The discussion focuses on solving statics problems involving couples, specifically addressing the calculation of moments in a given scenario. The user successfully completed parts a and b by applying the moment equation M = Fd, where F represents the force and d is the distance between forces. The challenge arose in part c, where the user initially struggled to determine the distance d. Ultimately, the solution was identified as the longest distance between points A and C, clarifying the approach to the problem.

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Hey guys, I'm kind of struggling with a piece of this problem.

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This isn't my problem exactly (different numbers and units) but I am having trouble completing part c. I successfully did parts a and b by putting the two forces down, finding the distance between the two forces, and using M = Fd to find F.

But I'm not sure how to do c since there's no way of knowing d.

Thanks!
 
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Figured this one out! It's the longest distance possible (A to C)
 

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