A uniform 300-kg beam, 6.00 m long, is freely pivoted at P, as shown in the figure. The beam is supported in a horizontal position by a light strut, 5.00 m long, which is freely pivoted at Q and is loosely pinned to the beam at R. A load of mass is suspended from the end of the beam at S. A maximum compression of 23,000 N in the strut is permitted, due to safety. The maximum mass M of the load is closest to 
A) 789 kg.
B) 554 kg.
C) 1020 kg.
D) 1090 kg.
E) 1320 kg.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q5: A 30.0-kg child sits on one end
Q11: Two identical ladders are 3.0 m long
Q19: A nonuniform,80.0-g,meterstick balances when the support is
Q86: A solid uniform brick is placed on
Q87: A uniform 300-kg beam, 6.00 m long,
Q90: A uniform sign is supported against a
Q91: A 3.00-kg ball rests in a frictionless
Q92: A stepladder consists of two halves, hinged
Q93: In the figure, the horizontal lower arm
Q94: A child is trying to stack two
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents