A rod of mass m and length L is hinged at its top end. If the rod is in equilibrium making an angle of 30° with the vertical when a horizontal force F is applied as shown in figure, then the value of F is:
A rod of mass m and length L is hinged at its top end. If the rod is in equilibrium making an angle of 30° with the vertical when a horizontal force F is applied as shown in figure, then the value of F is:
Option 1 - <p>mg/2<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 2 - <p>2mg<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 3 - <p>mg/2√3<br><!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br><!--[endif]--></p>
Option 4 - <p>√3 mg</p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:
Taking torque at top pt, mg sin30°*L / 2 = F cos30°*L ⇒ F = mg / 2√3
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