A Horizontal Beam of Weight W Is Supported by a Hinge

question 27

Multiple Choice

A horizontal beam of weight W is supported by a hinge and cable as shown.The force exerted on the beam by the hinge has a vertical component that must be:

• A)nonzero and up
• B)nonzero and down
• C)nonzero but not enough information given to know whether up or down
• D)zero
• E)equal to W

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