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5 stepsThe problem describes a metal rule (plank) of length and weight , pivoted at one end. We need to find "the angle made by the weight of the Plank". This usually refers to the angle between the weight vector (which is always vertical) and the plank itself. To find this, we first need to determine the angle the plank makes with the horizontal. We will assume the plank is in rotational equilibrium.
Let be the angle the plank makes with the horizontal.
Calculate the anticlockwise moment ().
The 4 N force acts at a distance from the pivot. The angle between this force and the plank is . The component of this force perpendicular to the plank causes the moment. From the diagram, this force creates an anticlockwise moment.
Since :
Calculate the clockwise moments ().
There are two forces causing clockwise moments: the weight of the plank and the 8 N force.
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Moment due to the weight of the plank: The weight of the plank is and acts vertically downwards at its center of mass, which is at a distance of from the pivot (assuming a uniform plank). The perpendicular distance from the pivot to the line of action of the weight is .
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Moment due to the 8 N force: The 8 N force acts at a distance from the pivot. The angle between this force and the plank is . The component of this force perpendicular to the plank causes the moment.
Since :
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Apply the condition for rotational equilibrium.
For the plank to be in equilibrium, the sum of anticlockwise moments must equal the sum of clockwise moments.
Solve for the angle the plank makes with the horizontal.
Rearrange the equation to solve for :
Then, is:
Calculate the angle made by the weight of the plank.
The weight acts vertically downwards. If the plank makes an angle with the horizontal, then the angle between the weight vector and the plank itself is .
Substituting the expression for :
Since no numerical values for , , and are provided in the problem, the angle must be expressed in terms of these variables.
The angle made by the weight of the plank is .
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