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Replace the loading system by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point A
. (Figure 1) Assume F1 = 120 lb, F2 = 210 lb, and F3 = 180 lb. The magnitude of the resultant force is 162 lb. The angle between the resultant force and the x axis, if measured counterclockwise form the x axis is 211 degrees.

To solve this problem, we need to determine the equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point \( A \), using the given forces \( F_1 = 120 \, \text{lb}, F_2 = 210 \, \text{lb}, F_3 = 180 \, \text{lb} \) and the dimensions shown in the diagram.

### Steps:
1. **Break each force into components:**
   - For \( F_1 \), assuming the angle of the cable is 45° based on the figure, the components in the \( x \)- and \( y \)-directions are:
     \[
     F_{1x} = F_1 \cos(45^\circ), \quad F_{1y} = F_1 \sin(45^\circ)
     \]
     Since the angle is measured from the horizontal:
     \[
     F_{1x} = 120 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \quad F_{1y} = 120 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}
     \]
   
   - \( F_2 \) acts entirely in the \( x \)-direction, so:
     \[
     F_{2x} = 210 \, \text{lb}, \quad F_{2y} = 0
     \]

   - \( F_3 \) acts entirely in the \( y \)-direction, so:
     \[
     F_{3x} = 0, \quad F_{3y} = -180 \, \text{lb}
     \]

2. **Find the total force components:**
   - The total force in the \( x \)-direction is:
     \[
     F_{Rx} = F_{1x} + F_{2x} + F_{3x}
     \]
     - The total force in the \( y \)-direction is:
     \[
     F_{Ry} = F_{1y} + F_{2y} + F_{3y}
     \]

3. **Calculate the moment about point \( A \):**
   - The moment is given by \( M_A = \sum (F \times d) \), where \( d \) is the perpendicular distance from point \( A \).
   - For each force:
     - \( F_1 \) creates a moment about \( A \) at a distance of 3 ft (horizontal arm).
     - \( F_2 \) creates a moment at a distance of 4 ft (vertical arm).
     - \( F_3 \) creates a moment at 6 ft from \( A \).

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
1. How do we resolve forces into their components using trigonometry?
2. What is the significance of calculating moments in static equilibrium problems?
3. How does the direction of a force influence its moment about a point?
4. What is the difference between a force and a couple moment in mechanics?
5. Why is it necessary to find the resultant force in systems of multiple forces?

**Tip:** Always draw a free-body diagram when solving equilibrium problems to visualize forces and their directions.

Replace the loading system by an equivalent resultant force and couple moment acting at point A. Assume F1 = 120 lb, F2 = 210 lb, and F3 = 180 lb. The magnitude of the resultant force is 162 lb. The angle between the resultant force and the x axis, if measured counterclockwise from the x axis, is 211 degrees.

Solve a statics problem involving forces F1 = 120 lb, F2 = 210 lb, and F3 = 180 lb, finding the equivalent resultant force and moment acting at point A. The resultant force magnitude is 162 lb, and its angle is 211 degrees measured counterclockwise from the x axis. Key concepts include force resolution and moment calculation, suitable for college-level engineering students.

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