University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Exercises - Page 358: 11.15

Answer

(a) $ 3.41 \, \mathrm{kN} $ (b) $ 3.41 \, \mathrm{kN} $ and $ 7.60 \, \mathrm{kN} $

Work Step by Step

(a) I'll call the angle $\phi$, the tension in the guy wire $T$, the force exerted on the lower boom $N$, the length of the boom $l$ and the weights $w_\mathrm{box}$ and $w_\mathrm{boom}$. With positive torque clockwise and origin at the base of the boom, we have the following relationship for rotational equilibrium: $$ \Sigma \tau = w_\mathrm{box}l\cos{\phi} + 0.35w_\mathrm{boom}l\cos{\phi} - Tl\sin{\phi} = 0$$ Solving for $T$ yields: $$ T = \frac{w_\mathrm{box}\cos{\phi} + 0.35w_\mathrm{boom}\cos{\phi}}{\sin{\phi}} = \frac{w_\mathrm{box} + 0.35w_\mathrm{boom}}{\tan{\phi}} = $$ $$ \frac{(5000 \, \mathrm{N}) + 0.35(2600 \, \mathrm{N})}{\tan{60.0^\circ}} = 3410 \, \mathrm{N} = 3.41 \, \mathrm{kN} $$ (b) The boom is in translational equilibrium as well. Thus, with positive $y$-direction up and postive $x$-direction to the right: $$ \Sigma F_y = N_y - w_\mathrm{box} - w_\mathrm{boom} = 0 $$ $$ \Sigma F_x = N_x - T = 0 $$ Solving for our targets $N_y$ and $N_x$: $$ N_y = 5000 \, \mathrm{N} + 2600 \, \mathrm{N} = 7600 \, \mathrm{N} = 7.60 \, \mathrm{kN} $$ $$ N_x = 3410 \, \mathrm{N} = 3.41 \, \mathrm{kN} $$
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