A uniform plank is 5.00 m long and weighs 100 N. The cord that attaches to the plank 1.00 m from the bottom end holds it from sliding.  There is no friction between the floor and beam and the wall and beam.  Find the tension in the cord. Hint: Find theta and alpha.  Think about where you will put the axis of rotation.

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A uniform plank is 5.00 m long and weighs 100 N. The cord that attaches to the plank 1.00 m from the bottom end holds it from sliding.  There is no friction between the floor and beam and the wall and beam.  Find the tension in the cord. Hint: Find theta and alpha.  Think about where you will put the axis of rotation.

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