When a Heavy Metal Block Is Supported by a Cylindrical $F / \sqrt { 2 }$

question 36

Multiple Choice

When a heavy metal block is supported by a cylindrical vertical post of radius R, it exerts a force F on the post. If the diameter of the post is increased to 2R , what force does the block now exert on the post?

• A) F/2
• B) \(F / \sqrt { 2 }\)
• C) 2F
• D) F/4
• E) F

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