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savannahhooper · **on:** Jul 28, 2018

A uniform 120-lb beam is supported in a horizontal position by a pin and cable as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force by the pin on the beam?

a.
94 lb

b.
88 lb

c.
63 lb

d.
75 lb

e.
150 lb

Question 2

A uniform beam having a mass of 60 kg and a length of 2.8 m is held in place at its lower end by a pin. Its upper end leans against a vertical frictionless wall as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force the pin exerts on the beam?

a.
0.68 kN

b.
0.57 kN

c.
0.74 kN

d.
0.63 kN

e.
0.35 kN