A uniform beam that weighs 10 lb is supported by two vertical wires A and B. A box that weighs 35 lb is placed on the beam. Find the tension in the two wires.

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anonymous · Answer

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cwrw238 · Answer

you can do this by resolving forces that are in equilibrium

total downward = total upward force

anonymous · Answer

How do I solve this? What do I do first?

cwrw238 · Answer

oh - i see the weight is not in the center oif the beam so you nee to use moments 

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ganeshie8 · Answer

This may not matter much, but in the force is mg,
m needs to be in "kg" s i think

cwrw238 · Answer

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