Three forces $F, 2F$ and $3F$ act on a rod $AB$ which is pivoted at $A$. The anticlockwise moments of forces $F, 2F$ and $3F$ about the pivot $A$ are respectively:

  • A
    $+2Fa; -2Fa; +6Fa$
  • B
    $-2Fa; +2Fa; +6Fa$
  • C
    $-2Fa; -2Fa; -6Fa$
  • D
    $+2Fa; +2Fa; +6Fa$

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