Hello! I hope you are well.I don't understanf how we can state that the moment of Fa around B is FaL. Because as theta increases, the distance between A and B decreases : it isn't constantly L.

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Chapter1: Introduction To Statics
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Problem 1.52P: Given that P=120lb and Q=130lb, find the rectangular representation of P+Q.
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I don't understanf how we can state that the moment of Fa around B is FaL. Because as theta increases, the distance between A and B decreases : it isn't constantly L. 

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