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Translational and Rotational Equilibrium

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In the figure, a uniform bar of length $l$ m is supported at its ends and loaded by a weight $W$ kgf at its middle. In equilibrium, find the reactions $R_{1} a n d R_{2}$ at the ends.

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Solution

For mechanical equilibrium, $R_{1} + R_{2} = W$ .....(i)
For rotational equilibrium, $R_{1} \frac{l}{2} = R_{2} \frac{l}{2}$

$\Rightarrow R_{1} = R_{2}$

Substituting in (i), we get $R_{1} = R_{2} = \frac{W}{2}$

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