A rectangular steel plate with dimensions 6 in. by 12 in. is subjected to four forces as shown. (a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force. (b) Draw a sketch showing the two points at the edge of the plate where the line of action of the resultant force intersects. 40 lb A F -6 in.- B 50 lb 50 lb E 6 in.- 20 lb C 6 in. D

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A rectangular steel plate with dimensions 6 in. by 12 in. is subjected to four forces as shown.
(a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force.
(b) Draw a sketch showing the two points at the edge of the plate where the line of action of the
resultant force intersects.
50 lb
6 in.
40 lb
A
B
Z
E
15-
6 in.
50 lb
F
20 lb
с
6 in.
D
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular steel plate with dimensions 6 in. by 12 in. is subjected to four forces as shown. (a) Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force. (b) Draw a sketch showing the two points at the edge of the plate where the line of action of the resultant force intersects. 50 lb 6 in. 40 lb A B Z E 15- 6 in. 50 lb F 20 lb с 6 in. D
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