Physics
The diagram shows two forces F1 = 5N and F2 = 3N acting at points A and B of a rod pivoted at a point O, such that OA = 2m and OB = 4m
Calculate:
(i) the moment of force F1 about O.
(ii) the moment of force F2 about O.
(iii) total moment of the two forces about O.
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