The problem involves a uniform bar resting in equilibrium on a smooth inclined plane, with specific angles given for the plane and the bar. The task is to analyze the forces acting on the bar and determine the reactions at the points of contact.
The discussion has explored various interpretations of the problem geometry and the forces involved. Participants have shared diagrams and equations, but there remains some confusion regarding the relationships between the angles and the forces acting on the bar. There is no explicit consensus on the correct interpretation yet, but several productive lines of reasoning have been proposed.
Participants note the absence of certain variables that could aid in solving the problem, such as the size of the peg and the direction in which the angles are measured. The problem is described as poorly worded, leading to varied interpretations.
I know this is from a few months ago, but why do the normal vectors at C and A break up into components?Nidum said:
