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In the figure attached, determine the maximum value for theta such that the beam will not pivot. The beam has a mass of 20 kg.

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In this solution we compute the direction of an applied force of specified magnitude to a beam on a fulcrum in order for it to be balanced.

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The force diagram below shows all the forces acting on the beam. In order for it not to pivot, the net torque must be zero.
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Since the system is static, the net force and net torque acting on the beam are both zero. Thus we have:
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