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Homework Statement
Determine the resultant force R that is equvalent to the forces exerted by the tugboats on the barge. Specify the coordinates of the point on the x-axis through which R passes.
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Homework Equations
Moment=Force x perpendicular distance
The Attempt at a Solution
Findin the R resulted to 15.7i + 11j
Total moment about A gives 8tons.m clockwise.
Then using this force-couple system, the resultant force should be placed such that it yields the same moment.
Letting x be the distance between Ry(y component so I get a perpendicular relationship) and pt. A, and equating the moment(that of R and the 8tons.m) reveals that x=0.7m. Then the coord is 60m-.7m=59.3m.