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title: "The system in the Figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass \\(225 \\, \\text{kg}\\) hangs from the end of a uniform strut whose mass is \\(45.0 \\, \\text{kg}\\)."
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# The system in the Figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass \(225 \, \text{kg}\) hangs from the end of a uniform strut whose mass is \(45.0 \, \text{kg}\).

The system in the Figure is in equilibrium. A concrete block of mass \(225 \, \text{kg}\) hangs from the end of a uniform strut whose mass is \(45.0 \, \text{kg}\).

![Diagram](https://nerd-notes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-24-at-23.38.24-300x187.png)

**Part a)** Find the tension \( T \) in the cable. *(3 points)*

**Part b)** Find the horizontal force components exerted on the strut by the hinge. *(3 points)*

**Part c)** Find the vertical force components exerted on the strut by the hinge. *(3 points)*


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