Solve Tension & Torque for Max Distance x

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The discussion focuses on solving for tension and torque in a system involving a horizontal bar pinned to a wall and supported by a wire. The user derives equations for tension (T) based on the balance of torques and forces, specifically relating to the weight (W) and the angle (theta). They express the relationships between the components of tension and the weight, aiming to find the maximum distance (x) before the wire breaks under a specified tension limit. The calculations lead to a proposed maximum distance of 3.98 m, but the user seeks confirmation on the correctness of their approach. The thread emphasizes the importance of accurately applying torque and force equilibrium principles in static systems.
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A thin horizontal bar AB of negligible weight and length L is pinned to a vertical wall at A and supported by B by a thin wire BC that makes an angle (theta) with the horizontal. A weight W can be moved anywhere along the bar as defined by the distance x from the wall.
a) Find the tension T as a function of x
b) Find the horizontal and the vertical components of the force exerted on the bar by the pind at A.
c) With W = 315N, L = 2.76 m, and (theta) = 32deg, find the maximum distance x before the wire breaks if the wire can withstand a maximum tension of 520N.

what i did was

clockwise torques = counterclockwise torques since system is stationary

cw torques: W
ccw torques: T

Wx = TL
T = Wx/L

ΣFx = 0
Tx = Fax
Tx = Tcos(theta)
Fax = Wcos(theta)/L

ΣFy = 0
Ty = Fay
Ty = Tsin(theta)
Fay = Wxsin(theta)/L

is this correct so far?
if so I'm not sure how to solve for x using the angle (theta)
 
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I figure T = sqrt[(Tcos(theta))^2+(Tsin(theta))^2]
Wx/L = sqrt[(Tcos(theta))^2+(Tsin(theta))^2]
x = sqrt[L^2((Tcos(theta))^2+(Tsin(theta))^2)/w^2]

then plugging in the numbers given I got x = 3.98 m.

Is this correct?

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