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Grade 12Mechanics

Three identical rods are hinged at point A as shown. The angle made by AB with vertical is:
(A)tan-1(2)
(B)tan-1(3/4)
(C)tan-1(1)
(D)tan-1(4/3)

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Profile image of Abhirukth
8 Years agoGrade 12
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6 Years ago
The vertical line must pass through c.o.m so at point A the rod are hinged pb is l/3 and op is l/2 and ap is 2l/3 so cos theta must be adj/hypo so 4/5 also sin thwta must be 3/5 so by sin /cos tan theta must tan thwta and for angle theta is equal to tan inverse 3/5