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# Problem: In both cases the beam has the same mass and length and is attached to the wall by a hinge.1) In which of the static cases shown is the tension in the supporting wire bigger?A) Case 1B) Case 2C) Same

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Torque:

Rotational equilibrium:

$\overline{){\mathbf{\Sigma }}{\mathbf{\tau }}{\mathbf{=}}{\mathbf{0}}}$

Take counterclockwise as positive.

Case 1:

mg(L/2) - T1•L•sin 30 = 0

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In both cases the beam has the same mass and length and is attached to the wall by a hinge.

1) In which of the static cases shown is the tension in the supporting wire bigger?

A) Case 1

B) Case 2

C) Same

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