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If 3 coplanar forces are represented in magnitude and direction by the 3 sides of a triangle taken in order, then the algebraic sum of the moments of the forces about any point is equal to

ATwice the area of the triangle

BHalf the area of the triangle

CThrice the area of the triangle

DEqual to the area of the triangle

Answer:

A. Twice the area of the triangle

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Note;

coplanar force : the forces whose line of action le on the same plane


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