A store's sign has a mass of 20 kg and is 3.0 m long. It is uniform, so its center of gravity is at the center of the sign. It is supported horizontally by a small loose bolt attached to the wall at one end and by a wire at the other end, as shown in the figure.
- What is the tension in the wire?
A)460 N
B)230 N
C)120 N
D)200 N
E)300 N

Question

A store's sign has a mass of 20 kg and is 3.0 m long. It is uniform, so its center of gravity is at the center of the sign. It is supported horizontally by a small loose bolt attached to the wall at one end and by a wire at the other end, as shown in the figure.
- What is the tension in the wire? 
A)460 N 
B)230 N 
C)120 N 
D)200 N 
E)300 N

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tension in the wire is 230 N, which is the correct value based on the given options.

A Store's Sign Has a Mass of 20 Kg and Is