Physics 12 Equilibrium

1) A beam of negligible mass is shown in the given diagram. If a force of 55 N acts at a point 0.45 m
away from the hinge and making an angle at 68°. What is the magnitude and direction of the
torque?

2) A 1.2 m long beam is free to rotate about its left end. What force F must be applied at the right
end for the beam to not rotate?

3) A uniform beam has a mass of 3.5 kg, and a length of 1.6 m. If an object is balancing the beam
with a pivot placed 0.50 m from its left end. What is the mass of the object?
4) The boom as shown is held by a cord which is attached 3/4 of the way up the boom. If the
tension in the cord is 720 N, what is the weight of the boom?

5) What is the tension in the cord?

6) A beam of mass 18 kg is held by a string which can hold a maximum tension of 350N. At what
distance x can this string be placed before it breaks?
7) A uniform beam (mass = 19 kg) has a length of 1.2 m. Find
a) the tension in the (diagonal) rope.
b) the size and direction of the reaction force at the hinge.

52º

0.87m
35 kg

8) A child sits on a plank that is supported by his parents, as depicted in the given diagram below.
There is no acceleration. Compare the forces that are provided by the mother (F 1) and the father
(F2).
9) A uniform ladder has a mass of 16.0 kg and a length of 8.50 m. It stands on the ground and leans
against a vertical wall, making an angle of 62.0° with the ground. The friction between the wall
and the ladder is not significant. What is the smallest force of friction between the ladder and the
ground that will just prevent the ladder from slipping?
1) 23 N·m, CCW 2) 480 N 3) 2.1 kg
4) 2160 N 5) 270 N 6) 0.55 m
7) a) 555 N b)475 N, 23º 8) F2 is 3 x F1 9) 41.7 N