Purchase Solution

Free-Body Diagram, Tension and Reaction Forces

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Please show your work as I need to understand the solution well.

A uniform vertical beam of mass 35 kg is acted on by a horizontal force of 520 N at its top and is held, in the vertical position, by a cable as shown in the attachment.

a. Draw a free-body diagram for the beam, clearly labeling all of the forces acting on it.
b. Calculate the tension in the cable.
c. What are the reaction forces acting on the beam by the ground?

Please see attachment.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

Provides steps necessary to calculate tension and reaction forces. Provides a free-body diagram as well.

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
The Moon

Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.

Intro to the Physics Waves

Some short-answer questions involving the basic vocabulary of string, sound, and water waves.

Introduction to Nanotechnology/Nanomaterials

This quiz is for any area of science. Test yourself to see what knowledge of nanotechnology you have. This content will also make you familiar with basic concepts of nanotechnology.

Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.