Uniform rod with a suspended load—equilibrium moment (figure unspecified): A 9 m uniform rod (weight 40 kg) is pivoted at a point 2 m from one end; a 120 kg load is suspended as described. What perpendicular force at the far end keeps the rod in equilibrium when inclined at 60° to the horizontal?

Civil Engineering Applied Mechanics Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    10 kg
  • B
    40 kg
  • C
    60 kg
  • D
    100 kg
  • E
    20 kg

Answer

Correct Answer: 10 kg

Explanation

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