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A horizontal force of F = {−50i} N is applied perpendicular to the handle of the pipe wrench. Determine the moment that this force exerts along the axis OA (z axis) of the pipe assembly. Both the wrench and pipe assembly, OABC, lie in the y-z plane. Suggestion: Use a scalar analysis.
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