A uniform boom of length 1.20 m is held at an angle of 30.0° above the horizontal. A cable, at angle of 30.0° below the horizontal, is attached to the middle of the boom, and fastened to a wall. The boom is fastened to a hinge attached to the wall. Which is the lesser magnitude force acting on the boom?
A. Tension.
B. Weight.
C. (Tension and weight have the same magnitude.)
D. (Not enough information is given to determine this.)
Answer:C
A uniform boom of length 1.20 m is held at an angle of 30.0° above the horizontal. A cable, at angle of 30.0° below the horizontal, is attached to the middle of the boom, and fastened to a wall. The boom is fastened to a hinge attached to the wall. Which is the lesser magnitude force acting on the boom?
A. Tension. B. Weight. C. (Tension and weight have the same magnitude.) D. (Not enough information is given to determine this.)