Find Tension & Reaction Force for Bar with 600N Force Applied at 30 Degrees

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the tension and components of force in a 14-foot long bar connected at one end to a pin support and the other end to a rope at a 30-degree angle. The tension in the rope can be found by summing moments about point B, and the reaction at point B can be determined by summing forces in the x and y directions.
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Tension = 386lb
Bx = 493lb
By = 186lb

I am having trouble trying to determine the tension in the picture. And the x and y component of B

i have a long bar that is 14 feet long. it is connected at 1 end at point B to a pin support and the other end is tied to a rope at point a.point a the rope has a angle of 30 degrees off of vertical. then i have a downward force of 600 N 30 degrees of the vertical 9 feet away from point B. how do i find the tension in the rope ?

the componets of the 600n force are as follows
-600sin30 = -300
-600cos30 = -519.615
if the rope is 5 feet from these componets how would i find the tension ? and what would be the reaction on point B ?

reaction of By = (-600cos30*5ft)/14ft = 185.6lb = 186lb
how do you find Bx and the tension at rope ?
 
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Does anyone know how to find the answers ?
 

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You determined By apparently by summing moments about A (unless you did it by trial and error). Now sum moments about B to determine Ay (the vertical component of the tension). Or sum the Fy forces = 0 to get Ay. The horizontal forces and rope tension can then be found. How is the rope tension and its vertical component related?
 
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The forces are yet unknown at two points, namely tension T at A and reactions at B.
Take moments about B to find the tension T of the rope.
Once T is know, summing forces in X and Y will give you everything you need to know for the reaction at B.
 

1. What is tension force?

Tension force is a pulling force that occurs when an object is being stretched or pulled. It is a type of mechanical force that can be seen in everyday objects, such as ropes, cables, and springs.

2. How do you find the tension force in a bar with a 600N force applied at 30 degrees?

To find the tension force in a bar, you can use trigonometry to calculate the component of the applied force that is acting in the direction of the bar. In this case, you would use the formula T = F * sin(θ), where T is the tension force, F is the applied force, and θ is the angle between the applied force and the bar.

3. What is reaction force?

Reaction force is the force exerted by a surface or object in response to an applied force. It is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the applied force, according to Newton's Third Law of Motion.

4. How do you find the reaction force in a bar with a 600N force applied at 30 degrees?

To find the reaction force in a bar, you can use trigonometry to calculate the component of the applied force that is acting perpendicular to the bar. In this case, you would use the formula R = F * cos(θ), where R is the reaction force, F is the applied force, and θ is the angle between the applied force and the bar.

5. Can the tension force and reaction force be equal?

Yes, the tension force and reaction force can be equal if the applied force is acting at a 90-degree angle to the bar. In this case, the tension force and reaction force would have the same magnitude but act in opposite directions.

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