A 200 N uniform rod is tied horizontally to a wall at A by a string BC, whilst other end of string is connected to the rod's middle at B. A 250 kg box is suspended at D and A as shown in Figure 1. If the system is in equilibrium, calculate the tension in string BC.

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A 200 N uniform rod is tied horizontally to a wall at A by a string BC, whilst other
end of string is connected to the rod's middle at B. A 250 kg box is suspended
at D and A as shown in Figure 1. If the system is in equilibrium, calculate the
tension in string BC.
A
50°
2.5 m
B
Figure 1
145
250 kg
D
1.2 m
Transcribed Image Text:1. A 200 N uniform rod is tied horizontally to a wall at A by a string BC, whilst other end of string is connected to the rod's middle at B. A 250 kg box is suspended at D and A as shown in Figure 1. If the system is in equilibrium, calculate the tension in string BC. A 50° 2.5 m B Figure 1 145 250 kg D 1.2 m
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