A Horizontal Beam of Weight W Is Supported by a Hinge

question 43

Multiple Choice

A horizontal beam of weight W is supported by a hinge and cable as shown. The force exerted on the beam by the hinge has a vertical component that must be:

• A) nonzero and up
• B) nonzero and down
• C) nonzero but not enough information given to know whether up or down
• D) zero
• E) equal to W

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