A Uniform Beam Having a Mass of 60 Kg and a Length

question 27

Multiple Choice

A uniform beam having a mass of 60 kg and a length of 2.8 m is held in place at its lower end by a pin. Its upper end leans against a vertical frictionless wall as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force the pin exerts on the beam?

• A) 0.68 kN
• B) 0.57 kN
• C) 0.74 kN
• D) 0.63 kN
• E) 0.35 kN

Grasp the concept of independent and dependent variables in experimental research.

Appreciate the significance of random assignment in experimental design for causal inference.

Recognize interaction effects in experiments and their implications.

Identify the role of internal validity in establishing causal relationships.

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