A Store's Sign Has a Mass of 20 Kg

question 11

Multiple Choice

A store's sign has a mass of 20 kg and is 3.0 m long. It is uniform, so its center of gravity is at the center of the sign. It is supported horizontally by a small loose bolt attached to the wall at one end and by a wire at the other end, as shown in the figure. What is the tension in the wire?

• A) 460 N
• B) 200 N
• C) 120 N
• D) 230 N
• E) 300 N

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