2. Auniform bar 3.00 m long is held by ropes at the ends making angle 60.0° and 30.0°, respectively, with the horizontal. A weight of 200 N is hung 0.500 m from the left end where the 60.0° rope is attached. Find the tension in the ropes (T1 & T2) and the weight (W) of the bar. (Hint: Formulate three equations for the three unknowns, 2 equations for the 1st condition and 1 equation for the 2nd condition.) 3.00m 0.500m 60.0 A B. 200 N Vw

2. Auniform bar 3.00 m long is held by ropes at the ends making angle 60.0° and 30.0°, respectively, with the horizontal. A weight of 200 N is hung 0.500 m from the left end where the 60.0° rope is attached. Find the tension in the ropes (T1 & T2) and the weight (W) of the bar. (Hint: Formulate three equations for the three unknowns, 2 equations for the 1st condition and 1 equation for the 2nd condition.) 3.00m 0.500m 60.0 A B. 200 N Vw

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Chapter5: Three-dimensional Equilibrium

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