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Dynamics of a solid body

Problem 1.237

Three forces are applied to a square plate as shown in Fig. 1.53. Find the modulus, direction, and the point of application of the resultant force, if this point is taken on the side BC^B \hat{C}.

Reveal Answer
1.237. Fres =2FF_{\text {res }}=2 F. This force is parallel to the diagonal ACA C and is applied at the midpoint of the side BCB C.