Question

Two forces act on either side of rigid body of negligible mass suspended by string as shown in the figure. If R is the resultant force the tension of the string T = _____ gwt.

• A. $26$
• B. $41$
• C. $82$
• D. $16$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $82$

Since the rod is in equilibrium, so net force acting on the rod is zero. Thus tension in the string balances the $32gwt$ and $50gwt$.

$\therefore$ $T=32+50=82gwt$