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5.5 Rotational Equilibrium and Newton’s First Law in Rotational Form
5.3 Torque
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Weightless beam on a pivot: 120 N load 3 m left, downward force F 4 m right
Weightless beam on a pivot: 120 N load 3 m left, downward force F 4 m right
An object weighing \(120\text{ N}\) is set on a rigid beam of negligible mass at a distance of \(3\text{ m}\) from a pivot, as shown above. A vertical force is to be applied to the other end of the beam a distance of \(4\text{ m}\) from the pivot to keep the beam at rest and horizontal. What is the magnitude \(F\) of the force required?

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