Assignment:
The system in figure is in equilibrium. A mass of 225 kg hangs from the end of the uniform strut. The tension T in the supporting cable is measured to be 6,910 N.
a) What is the mass of the strut?
b) What is the vertical component of the force exerted on the strut by the hinge?
c) What is the horizontal component of the force exerted on the strut by the hinge?
Provide complete and step by step solution for the question, use formulas.