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1. A uniform beam weighs 200 N and holds a 450-N weight, as shown in figure below. Find the
magnitudes of the forces exerted on the beam by the two supports at its ends.

2. A uniform 100-N pipe is used as a lever, as shown in figure below. Where must the fulcrum be
placed if a 500-N weight at one end is to balance a 200-N weight at the other end? How much
load must the support he

3. Where must an 800-N weight be hung on a uniform 100-N pole so that a boy at one end
supports one-third as much as a man at the other end?

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4. A uniform 200-N board of length L has two weights hanging from it, 300 N at L/3 from one
end and 400 N at 3L/4 from the same end. What single additional force acting on the board will
produce equilibrium?

5. In reference to figure below, the plank is uniform and weighs 500 N. How large must Wbe if
T1 and T2 are to be equal?

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6. A 20.0 kg uniform door of dimensions 80.0 cm x 210.0 cm hinged at A and B, where the
distance between A and B is one third of the height of the door, is shown in the diagram.

The system is in equilibrium.

(a) State two conditions for the system to be in equilibrium. [2 marks]

(b) Sketch the triangle of forces acting on the door. [2 marks]

(c) Calculate the reactions of the hinges on the door. [4 marks]

7. (a) Define a vector quantity. [1 mark]

(b) State the conditions for equilibrium of a rigid body. [2 marks]

(c) The diagram shows a 5.0 kg street light suspended by two cables.

Calculate the tension in each cable. [5 marks]

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8 (a) State the conditions for equilibrium of a rigid body. [2 marks]

(b) The diagram below shows a 20.0 kg mass hanging at the end of a horizontal beam. The beam
of length t and negligible mass is hinged at point A. A cable at an angle 30 to the horizontal line

is used to support the load.

(i) Calculate the tension in the cable. [2 marks]

(ii) Determine the reaction on the beam by the wall. [2 marks]

9. Which diagram shows coplanar forces, each of magnitude F, acting on a disc in equilibrium?

10. The diagram shows a uniform plank of length x is supported by two forces F1, and F2, at
points x/ 10 and x/5 from its ends.

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What is the ratio of F1 to F2?

A 2:1 B 1:4 C 3:4 D 2:3

11. An object is acted on by two forces X and Y. A frictional force F holds the body in
equilibrium. Which vector triangle could represent the relationship between these forces?

12. The diagram shows a block with a mass of 12 kg on a smooth plane inclined at an angle of
40 to the horizontal. What is the horizontal force, FH required to keep the block in equilibrium?

A 98.78 N B 99.23 N C 100.10 D101.11 N

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14. The diagram shows a pail hanging from a rope.

Which of the following is the graph of tension T in the string against angle ?

15. The diagram below shows a sign of weight 50 N suspended from a pole, attached to a wall.
The pole is kept in equilibrium by a wire attached at point P of the pole.

The force exerted by the pole at point P is F, and the tension in the wire is 65 N.

Which diagram represents the three forces acting at point P?

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