A 15-ft bar of negligible weight rests in a horizontal position on the smooth planes as shown. Compute the distance x at which the load T=100lb should be placed from point B to keep the bar horizontal. P=200lb 4.82 ft 8.31 ft 6.69 ft 4ft 10.18 ft 30⁰ O None of the above 15ft T=100lb X 50⁰ B
A 15-ft bar of negligible weight rests in a horizontal position on the smooth planes as shown. Compute the distance x at which the load T=100lb should be placed from point B to keep the bar horizontal. P=200lb 4.82 ft 8.31 ft 6.69 ft 4ft 10.18 ft 30⁰ O None of the above 15ft T=100lb X 50⁰ B
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Transcribed Image Text:A 15-ft bar of negligible weight rests in a
horizontal position on the smooth planes as
shown. Compute the distance x at which the
load T=100lb should be placed from point B
to keep the bar horizontal.
P=200lb
T=100lb
JE
O 4.82 ft
8.31 ft
4ft
30⁰
O 6.69 ft
O
10.18 ft
O None of the above
15ft
X
50⁰
B
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