Neco 2024 Further Mathematics Question 14

Practice objective / multiple choice question 14 from the 2024 Neco Further Mathematics examination.

Neco 2024 Further Mathematics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 14 NECO • 2024 • FURTHER_MATHEMATICS • objective

A uniform beam \(AB\) 6\,m long is hinged at \(A\) to a vertical wall. The beam makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. A cable \(BD\) is attached to the free end \(B\) and to a point \(D\) on the wall 4\,m directly above \(A\). A vertical downward load of 800\,N is applied at a point 2\,m from \(A\) along the beam. Determine the tension in the cable (in newtons), giving your answer in exact surd form.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. (400\sqrt{7})/3
B. (200\\sqrt{7})\/3
C. (400\\sqrt{5})\/3
D. (400\\sqrt{7})\/2
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
(400\sqrt{7})/3

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This is Neco 2024 Further Mathematics Question 14. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Neco Further Mathematics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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