Solution: A solid bar of length L has a mass m 1. The bar is fastened ...

Question

A solid bar of length L has a mass m ₁. The bar is fastened by a pivot at one end to a wall which is at an angle θ with respect to the horizontal. The bar is held horizontally by a vertical cord that is fastened to the bar at a distance x from the wall. A mass m₂ is suspended from the free end of the bar. Find the tension in the cord.

1. T = (m₁ + 1/2 m₂) (L/x) gcosθ

2. T = (m₁ + m₂) gsinθ

3. T = (m₁ + m₂) gcosθ

4. T = (m₁ + m₂) (L/x) (g/2)

5. T = 0

6. T = (m₁ + 1/2 m₂) (L/x) g

7. T = (m₁ + 1/2 m₂) (L/x) gsinθ

8. T = (1/2 m₁ + m₂) (L/x) gsinθ

9. T = (1/2 m₁ + m₂) (L/x) g

10. T = (1/2 m₁ + m₂) (L/x) gcosθ