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

Question

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