Math Problem Statement

I can't understand step 1

I can't understand step 1

Solution

To analyze this problem, we need to understand each step involved in using moments to prove the properties related to the action line of the force vector F=3i^4j^\vec{F} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} acting at point A=(0,2)A = (0, 2).

Step 1: Verify if the Action Line of F\vec{F} Passes Through Point BB

To determine if the line of action of F\vec{F} passes through B=(3,2)B = (3, -2), we use the concept of moments.

  1. Calculate the Moment of F\vec{F} about Point BB: The moment MBM_B of a force F\vec{F} about a point BB is given by the cross product of the position vector rAB\vec{r}_{AB} (from point AA to BB) and the force vector F\vec{F}: MB=rAB×FM_B = \vec{r}_{AB} \times \vec{F}

  2. Find rAB\vec{r}_{AB}: The position vector rAB\vec{r}_{AB} from A=(0,2)A = (0, 2) to B=(3,2)B = (3, -2) is: rAB=(30)i^+(22)j^=3i^4j^\vec{r}_{AB} = (3 - 0)\hat{i} + (-2 - 2)\hat{j} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j}

  3. Compute the Cross Product rAB×F\vec{r}_{AB} \times \vec{F}: Since rAB=3i^4j^\vec{r}_{AB} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j} and F=3i^4j^\vec{F} = 3\hat{i} - 4\hat{j}, we find that rAB\vec{r}_{AB} is parallel to F\vec{F}.

    When the position vector is parallel to the force vector, the cross product rAB×F\vec{r}_{AB} \times \vec{F} equals zero, meaning there is no moment about point BB. This implies that the action line of F\vec{F} passes through BB.

This completes the first part of the proof.

Would you like further details or clarification on this explanation?

Here are some additional questions to consider:

  1. What would change if the vector F\vec{F} acted at a different point?
  2. How would you find the action line of F\vec{F} algebraically?
  3. Can moments be used to prove parallelism of lines?
  4. Why does a zero moment about a point imply that the line of action passes through it?
  5. How does the cross product of two vectors represent the moment?

Tip: When dealing with vectors and points, it's often helpful to write down the components and interpret them geometrically.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vectors
Moments
Cross Product
Force

Formulas

Moment of a force about a point: M = r × F
Position vector: r = (x2 - x1)i + (y2 - y1)j
Cross product of vectors: r × F = |r||F|sin(θ)

Theorems

Moment of force theorem: If the moment of a force about a point is zero, the action line passes through that point

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Physics or Engineering