A uniform rod has mass m and length L. One end of the rod is attached to a fixed point O by a hinge and an additional force F is applied to the other end of the rod in the direction shown, perpendicular to the rod. Given that the rod is in mechanical equilibrium, what is the magnitude of the applied force F, expressed as a numerical multiple of mg, where g is the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity? Express your answer to 3 decimal points.
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A uniform rod has mass m and length L. One end of the rod is attached to a fixed point O by a hinge and an additional force F is applied to the other end of the rod in the direction shown, perpendicular to the rod. Given that the rod is in mechanical equilibrium, what is the magnitude of the applied force F, expressed as a numerical multiple of mg, where g is the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity? Express your answer to 3 decimal points.
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