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Chapter 9, Problem 6(choose chapter or problem)
Suppose a horse leans against a wall as in Figure \(9.31\). Calculate the force exerted on the wall assuming that force is horizontal while using the data in the schematic representation of the situation. Note that the force exerted on the wall is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted on the horse, keeping it in equilibrium. The total mass of the horse and rider is \(500 kg\). Take the data to be accurate to three digits.
Figure \(9.31\)
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9.31
500 kg
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QUESTION:
Suppose a horse leans against a wall as in Figure \(9.31\). Calculate the force exerted on the wall assuming that force is horizontal while using the data in the schematic representation of the situation. Note that the force exerted on the wall is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted on the horse, keeping it in equilibrium. The total mass of the horse and rider is \(500 kg\). Take the data to be accurate to three digits.
Figure \(9.31\)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
9.31
500 kg
ANSWER:
Solution 6PE:
Step 1 of 3:-
In this problem we have to find out the force exerted by the wall on the horse.
The total mass of the system is, .
The system is in equilibrium so, the net force as well as the net torque must be zero.
The height of the centre of mass is, .
The height of the horse is, .
The distance of the feet from the wall is, .