15. Rotational Equilibrium
Beam / Shelf Against a Wall
15. Rotational Equilibrium Beam / Shelf Against a Wall
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
An engineer designs a structure using a hinged uniform rod to hang weights as shown in the image below. Taking the weight of the hanging object and the rod to be w (each weighs w), what is the tension (T) in the rope supporting the rod and the magnitude and direction of the force on the rod from the hinge? A free-body diagram is helpful.
An engineer designs a structure using a hinged uniform rod to hang weights as shown in the image below. Taking the weight of the hanging object and the rod to be w (each weighs w), what is the tension (T) in the rope supporting the rod and the magnitude and direction of the force on the rod from the hinge? A free-body diagram is helpful.