Answer:
= 14.88 N
Explanation:
Let's begin by listing out the given variables:
M = 2.7 kg, L = 3 m, m = 1.35 kg, d = 0.6 m,
g = 9.8 m/s²
At equilibrium, the sum of all external torque acting on an object equals zero
τ(net) = 0
Taking moment about we have:
(M + m) g * 0.5L - (L - d) = 0
⇒ = [(M + m) g * 0.5L] ÷ (L - d)
= [(2.7 + 1.35) * 9.8 * 0.5(3)] ÷ (3 - 0.6)
= 59.535 ÷ 2.4
= 24.80625 N ≈ 24.81 N
Weight of bar(W) = M * g = 2.7 * 9.8 = 26.46 N
Weight of monkey(w) = m * g = 1.35 * 9.8 = 13.23 N
Using sum of equilibrium in the vertical direction, we have:
+
= W + w ------- Eqn 1
Substituting T2, W & w into the Eqn 1
+ 24.81 = 26.46 + 13.23
= <u>14.88</u> N