Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A horizontal beam OX is uniform, is $4.0\,\text{m}$ in length and has a weight of $100\,\text{N}$. It is hinged to a wall at point O and held up by a cord XY that is fixed to the wall at Y. What is the tension in the cord?

  • A$50\,\text{N}$
  • B$58\,\text{N}$
  • C$86\,\text{N}$
  • D$100\,\text{N}$

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