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3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

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Question 4

A uniform beam $AB\,$ has length 6 m and mass 10 kg. The beam rests horizontally on two supports $X\,$ and $Y$ , where $A X = 2$ m and $A Y = 5$ m.

Find the magnitude of the reactions of the support at $X\,$ and $Y$ .

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A block is now placed at $A\,$ and the beam is on the point of tilting about $X$ . Find the weight of the block.

[3]

Find the magnitude of the reaction at $X$ .

[2]

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3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only) Questions

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3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

26 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

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Question 4

A uniform beam $AB\,$ has length 6 m and mass 10 kg. The beam rests horizontally on two supports $X\,$ and $Y$ , where $A X = 2$ m and $A Y = 5$ m.

Find the magnitude of the reactions of the support at $X\,$ and $Y$ .

[3]

A block is now placed at $A\,$ and the beam is on the point of tilting about $X$ . Find the weight of the block.

[3]

Find the magnitude of the reaction at $X$ .

[2]

Markscheme

3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only) Questions

A Level
Maths
3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

26 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.