3 The diagram shows a uniform rod, \(A B\), of mass 10 kg and length 5 metres. The rod is held in equilibrium in a horizontal position, by a support at \(C\) and a light vertical rope attached to \(A\), where \(A C\) is 2 metres.
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- Draw and label a diagram to show the forces acting on the rod.
- Show that the tension in the rope is 24.5 N .
- A package of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) is suspended from \(B\). The tension in the rope has to be doubled to maintain equilibrium.
- Find \(m\).
- Find the magnitude of the force exerted on the rod by the support.
- Explain how you have used the fact that the rod is uniform in your solution.