A Uniform Rod AB Is 1

question 48

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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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation, located in the medial temporal lobe.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Thalamus

A brain structure acting as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thinking, perception, and decision-making.