Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Further Mathematics Question 44

Practice objective / multiple choice question 44 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Further Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 44 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • FURTHER_MATHEMATICS • objective

An L‑shaped uniform bracket consists of two rods joined at right angles at \(B\). Rod \(AB\) is horizontal, \(AB=3\) m; rod \(BC\) is vertical, \(BC=4\) m. The bracket is hinged at \(A\) to a vertical wall. A cable joins the free end \(C\) to a point \(D\) on the wall that is \(5\) m directly above \(A\). The total weight of the bracket is \(500\) N acting at its centre of mass. Find the tension in the cable (to the nearest newton).

Answer Options

A. 260 N
B. 230 N
Correct Answer C. 249 N
D. 300 N
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
249 N

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Further Mathematics Question 44. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Further Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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