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Homework Statement
In order to pull out the nail at B, the force F exerted on the handle of the hammer must produce a clockwise moment of 590 lb⋅in about point A.(Figure 1)
Determine the required magnitude of force F.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
M=590lb*in
-590= -Fcos(30)(18)-Fsin(30)(5)
I'm not sure how to deal with F. I know it's simple if given the force to determine the moment but I'm a bit stumped trying to go the other way.