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

question 11

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

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