AQA M2 2006 June — Question 3

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM2 (Mechanics 2)
Year2006
SessionJune
TopicMoments

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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  1. Draw and label a diagram to show the forces acting on the rod.
  2. Show that the tension in the rope is 24.5 N .
  3. A package of mass \(m \mathrm {~kg}\) is suspended from \(B\). The tension in the rope has to be doubled to maintain equilibrium.
    1. Find \(m\).
    2. Find the magnitude of the force exerted on the rod by the support.
  4. Explain how you have used the fact that the rod is uniform in your solution.