Two masses are attached to a uniform meter stick as shown in the figure below. The masses of m1 and m2 are as given and the meter stick weighs 150 g. A force F with unknown magnitude is applied on one end of the stick at an angle of 30° to balance the system. (a) What is the magnitude of F? (Ans: 6.21 N) (b) What are the reaction forces on the support? (Ans: Rx = 5.38 N; Ry = 5.80 N)

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Two masses are attached to a uniform meter stick as shown in the figure below. The
masses of m1 and m2 are as given and the meter stick weighs 150 g. A force F with
unknown magnitude is applied on one end of the stick at an angle of 30° to balance
the system.

(a) What is the magnitude of F? (Ans: 6.21 N)
(b) What are the reaction forces on the support? (Ans: Rx = 5.38 N; Ry = 5.80 N)

 

3. Two masses are attached to a uniform meter stick as shown in the figure below. The
masses of m1 and m2 are as given and the meter stick weighs 150 g. A force F with
unknown magnitude is applied on one end of the stick at an angle of 30° to balance
the system.
30 cm
40 cm
30 cm
30
m2
75 8
50 g
GINECRIG
(a) What is the magnitude of F? (Ans: 6.21 N)
(b) What are the reaction forces on the support? (Ans: Rx = 5.38 N; Ry = 5.80 N)
Transcribed Image Text:3. Two masses are attached to a uniform meter stick as shown in the figure below. The masses of m1 and m2 are as given and the meter stick weighs 150 g. A force F with unknown magnitude is applied on one end of the stick at an angle of 30° to balance the system. 30 cm 40 cm 30 cm 30 m2 75 8 50 g GINECRIG (a) What is the magnitude of F? (Ans: 6.21 N) (b) What are the reaction forces on the support? (Ans: Rx = 5.38 N; Ry = 5.80 N)
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