Example 4.2. A beam 3 m long weighing 400 N is suspended in a horizontal position bytwovertical string s, each of which can withstand a maximum tension of 35ON only. How far a body of200 N weight be placed on the beam, so that one of the strings may just bre ak ?Solution. The system of given forces is shown in Fig. 4.3.R.3 mD200 N400 NFig. 4.3.

Given data: Length of the beam (L) = 3 m Weight of the beam = 400 N Weight of the body = 200 N Need…

Example 4.2. A beam 3 m long weighing 400 N is suspended in a horizontal position by two vertical strings, each of which can withstand a maximum tension of 350N only. How far a body of 200 N weight be placed on the beam, so that one of the strings may just break ? Solution. The system of given forces is shown in Fig. 4.3. Ry 3 m- D A UEDDEB 200 N 400 N Fig. 4.3

Example 4.2. A beam 3 m long weighing 400 N is suspended in a horizontal position by two vertical strings, each of which can withstand a maximum tension of 350N only. How far a body of 200 N weight be placed on the beam, so that one of the strings may just break ? Solution. The system of given forces is shown in Fig. 4.3. Ry 3 m- D A UEDDEB 200 N 400 N Fig. 4.3

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