Static Equillibrium. [T=0, [F=0? Problem finding force using component

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The discussion revolves around solving a static equilibrium problem involving a beam supported by a wire and hinge. The user successfully calculated the tension in the wire as approximately 1790N but encountered discrepancies when determining the horizontal force at the hinge, arriving at 1622.3N instead of the expected 1600N. Further calculations revealed a vertical force component, leading to a resultant force of 1637N, which aligns with another user's assessment. The user suspects rounding errors in the textbook and confirms their calculations with a friend studying engineering. The conversation concludes with the user expressing intent to seek further assistance on future physics topics.
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Taking a physics 12 class in night school and he only gave us an example of a Beam and Wire question where the Wire was holding a Beam against a wall. The wire was at the end of the beam and holding a sign.

Using the methods taught, I have been able to understand the Torque = 0, but Forces get me stuck

This is a nifty site and my next class (and unit test) is on Tuesday. Teacher hardly checks emails!

Homework Statement


Find the cord tension and force from hinge on this beam.

Hinge is at the wall. Beam is 4.50m long. Object at end is 20 kg heavy. The beam is 80kg. Also, the wire this time is 1.0m from the end (**star** is the wire) with an angle of 25 degrees.

H.______*__

Homework Equations



Sum of T = 0
Sum of F = 0

The Attempt at a Solution



First using the sum of Torques:
Tcw = TccwClockwise applications:
Mb*G (Beam)
Mo*G (Object)

Counter-cw:
Ty

Using all these applications and their distances relative to the pivot (Pivot @ H)
Mb*G*d + Mo*G*d = Ty*d
(80)(9.8)(2.25m) + (20)(9.8)(4.5m) = Tsin25 * (3.5m)
1764 + 882 = (3.5) * Tsin25

Divide by 3.5

756 = Tsin25

Divide by sin25

T = 1788.8N --> 1790N (The answer is rounded in my book)Now for forces.

Fx = 0
FHx - Tx = 0
FHx = Tx
FHx = Tcos25
FHx = 1790cos25
FHx = 1622.3N

But the answer is 1600N. Using pythagorean theorem, the x is larger than the resultant?
 
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I can't see an error in your working.

The vertical component at the hinge isn't zero so it's not just 1622 rounded down to 1600N. I make the resultant about 1800N so could be a typo ?
 
I understand that there is a Y component but I stopped after I saw FHx = 1622N

From my understanding... The answer should be 1637N (I had a friend who is into math, calculus and taking engineering in university see if I made an error after posting this?)
He got the same 1637N as me

[Fy=0
FN+Ty(up)+F1g (down)+F2g(down)=0
FN + 1790sin25 + (-784) + (-196) = 0

Flipping over some question to the other side

Fn = 784 + 196 - 756
Fn = 224

R= Sq. Root {1622^2 + 224^2)
R= 1637N

Tan-1(224/1622)
Angle = 7.86 degrees (the angle is 7.87 in answer?)

So I am assuming that they just rounded down to 1600N?
 
Yes looks like misscalculated. I agree with your figure of 1637N.
 
I emailed my teacher it is correct, rounded to 2 sig figs. Thanks for helping out! I'm on to beams at angles now so if I need any more help I shall ask on here :)

Just wondering, this is a physics forum with some advanced applications all over mathematics. Would physics 12 fit in this introductory physics all the way through?
 
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