A heavy block of a mass of M = 71 kg is attached to the left end of a horizontal beam (beam's mass m = 11.6 kg and length b = 2.3 m). The beam is attached to the ceiling with the help of two vertical rods: the first rod is attached at the right end of the beam, the second one at a distance a = 0.46 m form the right end of the beam, see the picture below. Find the y‑component of the tension force in each rod. Note: do not forget to include the weight of the beam. 1. What is the tension of the first rod? 2. What is the tension of the second rod?

A heavy block of a mass of M = 71 kg is attached to the left end of a horizontal beam (beam's mass m = 11.6 kg and length b = 2.3 m). The beam is attached to the ceiling with the help of two vertical rods: the first rod is attached at the right end of the beam, the second one at a distance a = 0.46 m form the right end of the beam, see the picture below. Find the y‑component of the tension force in each rod. Note: do not forget to include the weight of the beam. 1. What is the tension of the first rod? 2. What is the tension of the second rod?