A Uniform Rod AB Is 1

question 14

Multiple Choice

A uniform rod AB is 1.2 m long and weighs 16 N. It is suspended by strings AC and BD as shown. A block P weighing 96 N is attached at E, 0.30 m from A. The magnitude of the tension force in the string BD is:

• A) 8.0 N
• B) 24 N
• C) 32 N
• D) 48 N
• E) 80 N

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