Principle of Moments
 

Principle of Moments problem 16


On the floor, there is a built-in square hatch with a side 50 cm long and weighing 30 kg. An opening rope is attached at one end and hinges at the opposite edge. The hatch is opened through an angle of to the horizontal. What is the tension in the rope with which we opened the hatch?


Opened hatch


 

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