A uniform 200-lb boom that is 24 ft long is supported by a cable as shown in the accompanying figure. The boom is hinged at the wall, and the cable makes a 30° angle with the boom, which is horizontal. A load of 500 lb is hung from the right end.   What is the correct vectorial notation for F with rightwards harpoon with barb upwards on top?   What is the correct vectorial notation for T   Consider Rotational Equilibrium. Use the convention that clockwise torques are taken as negative and counter-clockwise torques are positive. Which of the following expressions is the correct one that would enable us to solve for the y-component of the tension in the cable, Ty?   Considering Translational and Rotational Equilibrium. Compute the vertical component of the force exerted by the hinge in pounds. Enter only the numerical portion of your answer without the associated units.   Considering Translational and Rotational Equilibrium. Compute the horizontal component of the force exerted by the hinge in pounds. Enter only the numerical portion of your answer without the associated units.

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A uniform 200-lb boom that is 24 ft long is supported by a cable as shown in the accompanying figure. The boom is hinged at the wall, and the cable makes a 30° angle with the boom, which is horizontal. A load of 500 lb is hung from the right end.

 

What is the correct vectorial notation for F with rightwards harpoon with barb upwards on top?

 

What is the correct vectorial notation for T

 

Consider Rotational Equilibrium. Use the convention that clockwise torques are taken as negative and counter-clockwise torques are positive. Which of the following expressions is the correct one that would enable us to solve for the y-component of the tension in the cable, Ty?

 

Considering Translational and Rotational Equilibrium. Compute the vertical component of the force exerted by the hinge in pounds. Enter only the numerical portion of your answer without the associated units.

 

Considering Translational and Rotational Equilibrium. Compute the horizontal component of the force exerted by the hinge in pounds. Enter only the numerical portion of your answer without the associated units.

 

 

F
200 lb
24 ft
(a)
30%
B
500 lb
T
30%
Tx=-T cos (30°)
(b)
0
F
Fx
(c)
Ty=T sin(30°)
Transcribed Image Text:F 200 lb 24 ft (a) 30% B 500 lb T 30% Tx=-T cos (30°) (b) 0 F Fx (c) Ty=T sin(30°)
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