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Problem: A force of 2.4 kip acts on a bracket at a perpendicular distance of 18 in from point O. The moment of the force about O is \(M = Fd\). Determine \(M\) in kip·ft and in kN·m. Use \(1\,\text{kip} = 4.448\,\text{kN}\) and \(1\,\text{ft} = 0.3048\,\text{m}\).
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