A Uniform Rod of Length L and Weight W Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

A uniform rod of length L and weight W is placed on a fulcrum a distance of 0.4L from the left end. On the left end is placed a mass of weight 2W and on the right end a vertical force F is applied to keep the system in balance. What are the magnitude and direction of the force F?

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