A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q131 Mark

A uniform horizontal beam OX, 4.0 m long and weighing 100 N, is hinged at a wall at point O. It is supported by a cord XY which is attached to the wall at Y. [Figure 13.1] What is the tension in the cord?

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A50 N

B58 N

C86 N

D100 N

✓ Correct answer

D: 100 N

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 13.

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