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At equilibrium,
Sum of clockwise = Sum of anti-clockwise
moments moments
( 2.4 x 0.4) = (F x 0.2) + (2.4 x 0.1) since moments at 30 cm mark acts upward
0.96 = 0.2F + 0.24
0.2F = 0.96 - 0.24
0.2F = 0.72
F = 0.72/0.2
=3.6N
M = F x d
=3.6 x 0.2
=0.72 Nm
Nchoga answered the question on November 18, 2018 at 07:16
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