Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 352: 69

Answer

$\theta_2 = 60^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

Let $L$ be the length of the rod. We can consider the torque about a rotation axis at the hinge: $\sum \tau = 0$ $L~F_T~sin~\theta_2-(\frac{L}{2})~sin~60^{\circ}~mg= 0$ $L~(\frac{mg}{2})~sin~\theta_2 = (\frac{L}{2})~sin~60^{\circ}~mg$ $sin~\theta_2 = sin~60^{\circ}$ $\theta_2 = 60^{\circ}$
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