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The resultant of the system in the figure is a force of 8 N parallel to the given force through R. The value of PR equals to

A

`1//4RQ`

B

`3//8RQ`

C

`3//5RQ`

D

`2//5RQ`

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The correct Answer is:
C
By taking moment of forces about point `R,5xxPR-3xxRQ=0impliesPR=(3)/(5)RQ`.
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