A rigid, vertical rod of negligible mass is connected to the floor by an axle through its lower end, as shown in Figure 11-31. The rod also has a wire connected between its top end and the floor. A horizontal force F is applied at the midpoint of the rod.
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(a) Find the tension in the wire in terms of F. (Answer without using any trig functions.)
F/1.414-correct
(b) Find the horizontal and vertical components of force exerted by the bolt on the rod in terms of F
Horizontal component: ???
Vertical Component: F/2-correct
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