One end of a uniform 4.0-m-long rod of weight w is supported by a cable (at 37 degrees from the horizontal).   The other end rests against a wall, where it is held by friction. (see the figure.)   The coefficient of static friction between the wall and the rod is μs = 0.50. Determine the minimum distance x from point A at which an additional weight w (the same as the weight of the rod) can be hung without causing the rod to slip at point A.

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One end of a uniform 4.0-m-long rod of weight is supported by a cable (at 37 degrees from the horizontal).  

The other end rests against a wall, where it is held by friction. (see the figure.)

 

The coefficient of static friction between the wall and the rod is μs = 0.50.

Determine the minimum distance from point at which an additional weight (the same as the weight of the rod) can be hung without causing the rod to slip at point A.

 
 
 
 
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