A Massless Horizontal Strut Is Attached to the Wall at the Hinge

question 87

Multiple Choice

A massless horizontal strut is attached to the wall at the hinge O. Which one of the following phrases best describes the force that the hinge pin applies to the strut if the weight of the cables is also neglected?

• A)50 lb, to the right
• B)100 lb, straight up
• C)200 lb, to the right
• D)244 lb, 27° above the strut
• E)56 lb, to the left

---

Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes, leading to various developmental and medical challenges.

Gonadal Dysgenesis

A condition where the sex glands (ovaries or testes) are underdeveloped or absent, leading to various developmental issues.

Menstrual Periods

The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females of reproductive age, associated with bleeding.

Menstrual Period

The phase in a woman's monthly cycle where the lining of the uterus is shed, resulting in bleeding through the vagina.