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P0631

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Support Forces on a Loaded Plank

A uniform plank of length $L$ and mass $M = 6.0$ kg rests on two supports at its ends, A and B. An object of mass $m = 4.0$ kg is placed on the plank at a distance of $L/4$ from end A. Take $g = 10$ m/s².

What are the forces exerted on each of the two supports?
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P0632

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Static Equilibrium of a Leaning Ladder

A ladder AB of length $L = 4.0$ m and weight $G = 100$ N leans against a smooth vertical wall. Its center of mass C is located a distance $d = 1.5$ m from its lower end B. The ladder is in static equilibrium, making an angle $\theta = 20^\circ$ with the wall.

  1. What is the normal force exerted by the wall on the ladder?
  2. What are the components of the force exerted by the ground on the ladder?
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P0633

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Static Equilibrium of a Non-Uniform Rod

A non-uniform rod AB of length L = 2.0 m and weight G = 100 N is suspended horizontally by two ropes and is in static equilibrium. One rope at end A makes an angle of 37° with the vertical, and the other rope at end B makes an angle of 53° with the vertical. (Use sin 37° = 0.6).

  1. Find the tensions, $T_1$ and $T_2$, in the two ropes.
  2. Find the distance, $x$, from the rod's center of mass C to end A.
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P0634

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Static Equilibrium of a Hinged Rod

A uniform rod AB, weighing $W_{rod} = 100$ N, has its center of gravity at its midpoint C. End A is connected to a wall by a hinge, allowing free rotation. End B is connected to the wall by a horizontal rope BE. The rod makes an angle of $60^\circ$ with the vertical wall, as shown in the diagram. An object weighing $W_{obj} = 300$ N is hung at point D, where the distance BD is one-third of the rod's length AB.

What is the magnitude and direction of the force exerted by the hinge on the rod at end A?
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P0635

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Load Distribution for a Heavy Beam

Three people are carrying a uniform heavy beam. One person lifts one end, and the other two people use a massless crossbar to lift the beam.

Where should the crossbar be placed so that the weight of the beam is shared equally among the three people?
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P0636

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Force to Roll a Cylinder Over an Obstacle

To roll a cylinder over an obstacle, it is known that the cylinder's radius is $R$, its weight is $G$, and the obstacle's height is $h$ (as shown in Figure).

  1. What horizontal force is needed if applied at the axle?
  2. What horizontal force is needed if applied at the highest point of the wheel?
  3. What is the minimum force required? What is its point of application and direction?
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P0637

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Forces on a Hinged and Latched Trapdoor

A trapdoor on a ceiling is a square board with a side length of $1.00$ m and a weight of $100$ N. One of its sides is connected to the ceiling with hinges, while the opposite side is secured by a latch. It is known that the door's center of gravity is located on the same horizontal plane as the door's center but is displaced by $10$ cm towards the hinged side.

What are the magnitudes of the forces exerted by the latch and the hinges?
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P0638

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Forces on a Hinged Two-Rod Structure

Two uniform rods are attached to a wall with hinges, and their other ends are joined by a bolt, as shown in the figure. The horizontal rod has a weight $W_1 = 120$ N and a length $L = 2.0$ m. The slanted rod has a weight $W_2 = 150$ N. The vertical distance between the two hinges on the wall is $h = 1.5$ m.

  1. Find the forces exerted by the hinges on the rods.
  2. Find the force exerted by the bolt on each rod.
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P0639

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Tipping a Box without Sliding

A uniform cubical box filled with sand weighs $W = 1000$ N. A horizontal force $F$ is applied at the top of the box to make it tip over without sliding.

  1. Find the minimum pushing force $F$ required.
  2. Find the minimum value of the coefficient of static friction $\mu_s$ needed to prevent sliding.
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P0641

Beginner Mechanics › Rotational Motion

Static Equilibrium of a Lever System

Two objects with masses $m_1 = 1.0$ kg and $m_2 = 2.0$ kg are placed at the ends of a light rod of length $l = 1.20$ m. The rod is supported by a fulcrum as shown in the figure. Take $g = 10$ m/s².

  1. How far from the 1.0 kg mass must the fulcrum be placed for the system to be in equilibrium?
  2. What is the force exerted on the fulcrum?
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