Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 347: 29a

Answer

$F = (-80~N)~\hat{i}+(130~N)~\hat{j}$

Work Step by Step

Each hinge supports half the door's weight. We can find $F_y$: $F_y = \frac{(27~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)}{2} = 130~N$ We can consider the torque about the rotation axis at the bottom hinge. The horizontal force on the door from the top hinge $F_x$ produces a torque that opposes the torque from the door's weight. We can find the magnitude of $F_x$: $\sum \tau_i = 0$ $(1.5~m)~F_x-(\frac{0.91~m}{2})(27~kg)(9.8~m/s^2) = 0$ $(1.5~m)~F_x = (\frac{0.91~m}{2})(27~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)$ $F_x = \frac{(\frac{0.91~m}{2})(27~kg)(9.8~m/s^2)}{1.5~m}$ $F_x = 80~N$ Since the horizontal force on the door from the top force produces a counter-clockwise torque, $F_x = -80~N$ We can express the force on the door at the top hinge: $F = (-80~N)~\hat{i}+(130~N)~\hat{j}$
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