Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 16

A uniform bar of weight 200 N and length 4.0 m is freely hinged on a wall at one end. The bar is horizontal and is held in equilibrium by a cable attached at a distance of 0.50 m from the other end. The cable is at an angle of 35° to the horizontal. What is the tension T in the cable?

1. A140 N
2. B170 N
3. C200 N
4. D400 N

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