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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - System of particles and rotational motion
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An object of mass 8 kg is hanging from one end of a uniform rod \(C D\) of mass 2 kg and length 1 m pivoted at its end \(C\) on a vertical wall as shown in figure. It is supported by a cable \(A B\) such that the system is in equilibrium. The tension in the cable is:
(Take \(g=10 m s ^{-2}\) )
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(C) 300 N

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Taking torque about point C
\(\frac{\text T}{2} \times 60=20 \times 50+80 \times 100\)
\(\Rightarrow 3 \text T=100+800\)
\(\Rightarrow=300\text N\)
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