A horizontal beam of weight W is supported by a hinge and cable as shown.The force exerted on the beam by the hinge has a vertical component that must be:
A)nonzero and up
B)nonzero and down
C)nonzero but not enough information given to know whether up or down
D)zero
E)equal to W

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A horizontal beam of weight W is supported by a hinge and cable as shown.The force exerted on the beam by the hinge has a vertical component that must be: 
A)nonzero and up 
B)nonzero and down 
C)nonzero but not enough information given to know whether up or down 
D)zero 
E)equal to W

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The Answer of A horizontal beam of weight W is supported by a hinge and cable as shown.The force exerted on the beam by the hinge has a vertical component that must be: 
A)nonzero and up 
B)nonzero and down 
C)nonzero but not enough information given to know whether up or down 
D)zero 
E)equal to W

A Horizontal Beam of Weight W Is Supported by a Hinge