Beam on Two Supports · BPhO 2010 #1

Physics · mechanics

Problem

A uniform beam of mass m is rests symmetrically on two supports A and B. The forces acting on the beam are shown. If support B is slid towards the left, how does the force provided by support A change? [Figure: Uniform beam with supports A and B, forces F at each support, weight mg in center] A. It is always equal to the force provided by B B. It remains as F C. It becomes greater than F D. It becomes less than F

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