suppose the length L of the uniform bar is 3.00 m and its weight is 230 N. Also, let the block's weight W = 350 N and angle ? = 30°. The wire can withstand a maximum tension of 500 N.
(a) What is the maximum possible distance x before the wire breaks?
(b) With the block placed at this maximum x, what is the horizontal component of the force on the bar from the hinge at A?
(c) What is the vertical component of this force?