What is the Height at which the Resultant of Three Forces Acts?

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In summary, statics is a branch of mechanics that focuses on the study of forces and their effects on rigid bodies at rest or in constant motion. It involves analyzing and understanding the equilibrium of forces acting on a body. A resultant force is a single force that can replace a system of forces and is calculated by finding the vector sum of individual forces. The direction and magnitude of a resultant force are determined by the angle between individual forces and the Pythagorean theorem. The resultant force can be equal to zero when all forces on a body are balanced, resulting in a state of equilibrium. Statics has various real-life applications, including designing structures, analyzing stability, and in sports and engineering fields such as civil engineering and architecture.
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Homework Statement


Determine the height h above the base B at which the resultant of the three forces acts.
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Homework Equations


M=Fd

The Attempt at a Solution


not sure how to get the height here. thanks
im assuming the distance they are asking is less than 72 in. but I am not sure how to find that.
I guess i would need to put my forces in a formula where d is not the variable.[/B]
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-31,680 in.lbs can't be right. Check your addition.
 
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sweet thanks Nathanael!
 

FAQ: What is the Height at which the Resultant of Three Forces Acts?

What is statics and what does it involve?

Statics is a branch of mechanics that deals with the study of forces and their effects on rigid bodies at rest or in a state of constant motion. It involves analyzing and understanding the equilibrium of forces acting on a body.

What is a resultant force and how is it calculated?

A resultant force is the single force that can replace a system of forces acting on a body and produce the same effect. It is calculated by finding the vector sum of all the individual forces acting on the body.

How do you determine the direction and magnitude of a resultant force?

The direction of a resultant force is determined by the angle between the individual forces and the magnitude of the resultant force is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, taking into account all the forces acting on the body.

Can the resultant force be equal to zero?

Yes, the resultant force can be equal to zero when all the forces acting on a body are balanced and the body is in a state of equilibrium. This means that the body is either at rest or moving with a constant velocity.

What are some real-life applications of statics?

Statics has many practical applications, such as in the design of structures like bridges and buildings, analyzing the stability of objects like cranes and scaffolding, and even in sports like weightlifting and gymnastics. It is also used in fields like civil engineering, architecture, and aerospace engineering.

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