Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 345: 11c

Answer

$F_{B}=1740N$

Work Step by Step

İf the system is in equilibrium, then the total torque is zero. Lets write equation for total torque on point A and solve: $\Sigma _{t=mg}\times L-F_{B}\times d=0\Rightarrow F_{B}=\dfrac {mg\times L}{d}=\dfrac {580N\times 4.5m}{1.5m}=1740N$
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