A force of 20 N is applied to a spanner as in Figure 3.. a. Calculate the moment created by this force around point B (at the nut) as a vector. b. Angles of the moment with the x, y and z axes; Calculate ?, ? and ?. c. When you evaluate this moment, should the applied force tighten or loosen the nut?

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A force of 20 N is applied to a spanner as in Figure 3..
a. Calculate the moment created by this force around point B (at the nut) as a vector.
b. Angles of the moment with the x, y and z axes; Calculate ?, ? and ?.
c. When you evaluate this moment, should the applied force tighten or loosen the nut?

20 N
-200 mm
B
A
10 mm
50 mm
Figure 3. The force diagram applied to the spanner
horizontally (in the xy plane).
Transcribed Image Text:20 N -200 mm B A 10 mm 50 mm Figure 3. The force diagram applied to the spanner horizontally (in the xy plane).
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