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A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/M/J/24
Question 15 from 9702/11/M/J/24

Explanation

Beam equilibrium requires force and torque balance, but key details are missing

Steps:

  • Resolve force F into components: vertical F cos 60° = 0.5F upward, horizontal F sin 60° ≈ 0.866F.
  • For vertical equilibrium, support reaction vertical component R_v = weight W - 0.5F.
  • For horizontal equilibrium, support provides horizontal component ≈ -0.866F (if pin support).
  • Total force at S is sqrt(R_v² + (0.866F)²), but W and positions of S/rope undefined.

Not enough information: Positions of S and rope attachment relative to beam length/center of mass needed to find W in terms of F via torque balance.

Final answer: Not enough information.

Topic: Equilibrium of forces

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