Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 353: 78b

Answer

$F = (400~\hat{i}+671~\hat{j})~N$

Work Step by Step

We can find the horizontal component of the force on the beam from the hinge: $F_x-400~N = 0$ $F_x = 400~N$ We found in part (a) that the gravitational force on the beam is $~~671~N$ We can find the vertical component of the force on the beam from the hinge: $F_y-mg = 0$ $F_y = mg$ $F_y = 671~N$ We can express the force on the beam from the hinge in unit-vector notation: $F = (400~\hat{i}+671~\hat{j})~N$
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