The Figure Shows a Uniform, Horizontal Beam (Length = 10

question 16

Multiple Choice

The figure shows a uniform, horizontal beam (length = 10 m, mass = 25 kg) that is pivoted at the wall, with its far end supported by a cable that makes an angle of 51° with the horizontal. If a person (mass = 60 kg) stands 3.0 m from the pivot, what is the tension in the cable?

• A)0.83 kN
• B)0.30 kN
• C)0.38 kN
• D)0.42 kN
• E)3.0 kN

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