# Physics help

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**Created:** [October 24, 2007, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/physics-help/242253 "2007-10-24T02:52:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 24, 2007, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/physics-help/242253/1 "2007-10-24T02:52:58Z")

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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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