A 50 M Weightless Strut, Hinged to a Wall, Is Used

question 52

Multiple Choice

A 5.0 m weightless strut, hinged to a wall, is used to support an 800-N block as shown.The horizontal and vertical components of the force of the hinge on the strut are:

• A)F_H = 800 N, F_Y = 800 N
• B)F_H = 600 N, F_Y = 800 N
• C)F_H = 800 N, F_Y = 600 N
• D)F_H = 1200 N, F_Y = 800 N
• E)F_H = 0 N, F_Y = 800 N

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Definitions:

Long-term Liability

A long-term liability is a financial obligation of a company that is due beyond one year, such as bonds payable, long-term leases, and pension obligations.

Capital Lease Obligations

Long-term lease agreements that are recorded as assets on a company's balance sheet, effectively treating the lease as a purchase of the asset.

Current Portion

The portion of long-term liabilities that is due to be paid within the next twelve months.

Operating Lease

A leasing agreement that allows for the use of an asset but does not convey rights of ownership, often treated as an operational expense rather than a capital expense.