A-level Maths · Moments

Rod on two supports

Take moments and resolve vertically to find the reactions on a uniform rod with a load.

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Question 1

A uniform rod ABAB has mass 6 kg and length 6 m. It rests horizontally on two supports at CC and DD, where AC=2.5AC = 2.5 m and AD=3.5AD = 3.5 m. A particle of mass 4 kg is placed on the rod at the point PP, where AP=2AP = 2 m. Take g = 9.8 m s⁻². Find the reactions at CC and DD. Give each answer to 3 significant figures.

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