A uniform 100-lb beam is held in a vertical position by a pin at its lower end and a cable at its upper end.A horizontal force (magnitude P)acts as shown in the figure.If P = 75 lb,what is the tension in the cable?
A)54 lb
B)69 lb
C)47 lb
D)61 lb
E)75 lb

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A uniform 100-lb beam is held in a vertical position by a pin at its lower end and a cable at its upper end.A horizontal force (magnitude P)acts as shown in the figure.If P = 75 lb,what is the tension in the cable? 
A)54 lb 
B)69 lb 
C)47 lb 
D)61 lb 
E)75 lb

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The Answer of A uniform 100-lb beam is held in a vertical position by a pin at its lower end and a cable at its upper end.A horizontal force (magnitude P)acts as shown in the figure.If P = 75 lb,what is the tension in the cable? 
A)54 lb 
B)69 lb 
C)47 lb 
D)61 lb 
E)75 lb

A Uniform 100-Lb Beam Is Held in a Vertical Position