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AP Physics 1
5.5 Rotational Equilibrium and Newton’s First Law in Rotational Form
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A uniform beam of mass M supported by two pillars with a crate of mass m.
A uniform beam of mass M supported by two pillars with a crate of mass m.
A uniform horizontal beam of length \( L \) and mass \( M \) is supported by two vertical pillars. Pillar 1 is located at the left end of the beam (\( x = 0 \)), and Pillar 2 is located at a distance \( D \) from the left end, where \( \dfrac{L}{2} < D < L \). A crate of mass \( m \) is placed at the rightmost end of the beam (\( x = L \)). The system remains in static equilibrium.

Which of the following is a correct expression for the magnitude of the upward force \( F_1 \) exerted by Pillar 1 on the beam?

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