A Uniform 100-Lb Beam Is Held in a Vertical Position

question 10

Multiple Choice

A uniform 100-lb beam is held in a vertical position by a pin at its lower end and a cable at its upper end. A horizontal force (magnitude P) acts as shown in the figure. If P = 75 lb, what is the tension in the cable?

• A)54 lb
• B)69 lb
• C)47 lb
• D)61 lb
• E)75 lb

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