Engineering Why was the thickness of the beam included in calculating this moment?

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The discussion focuses on the importance of beam thickness in calculating moments and the relevance of the horizontal component of a force when analyzing moments. The thickness of the beam is crucial as it affects the beam's resistance to bending and overall structural integrity. The horizontal component of the applied force is necessary for determining the effective lever arm, which influences the moment calculation. Additionally, the angle of the force application impacts the lever arm length, suggesting that the vertical component could exceed 2 meters if properly aligned with the pivot points. Understanding these factors is essential for accurate moment analysis in structural engineering.
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Homework Statement
Determine the horizontal and vertical components of reaction on the
beam caused by the pin at B and the rocker at A as shown in Fig. 5–12a.
Neglect the weight of the beam.
Relevant Equations
M = Fd
Hi all,

Why was the thickness of the beam considered when moment was being calculated and why was the horizontal component of the 600 N force used in calculating the moment? That part is unclear to me. Please explain it. Am I looking for the logic behind using the horizontal comp. and the thickness value for moment. Are we saying that a force applied at an angle causes some change in thickness of the beam? Please see attached picture below
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Because the point of application of the diagonal force has a vertical lever (0.2 m) that should be considered.
For the horizontal component to truly be aligned with pivot A or B, the line of application of the force should be extended until crossing the A-B line.
If that happens, the lever of the vertical component would increase to be greater than 2 meters.
 
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