In the figure 20.0 kg boom of length 4.00 m is supported by a cable that has a breaking tension of 1000 N. The cable is perpendicular to the boom and is attached 3.00 m from the pivot. Find: (a) the maximum load that can be suspended from the end of the boom; (b) the horizontal and vertical forces exerted by the pivot in this case.

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In the figure 20.0 kg boom of length 4.00 m is supported by a cable that has a breaking
tension of 1000 N. The cable is perpendicular to the boom and is attached 3.00 m from the
pivot. Find: (a) the maximum load that can be suspended from the end of the boom; (b) the
horizontal and vertical forces exerted by the pivot in this case.


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