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A uniform rod 9 m long weighing 40 kg is pivoted at a point 2 m from one end where a weight of 120 kg is suspended. The required force acting at the end in a direction perpendicular to rod to keep it equilibrium, at an inclination 60° with horizontal, is

a.

40 kg

b.

60 kg

c.

10 kg

d.

100 kg.

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Answer: (c).10 kg

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