Q. Figure shows a uniform rod of length having a mass of . The strings shown in the figure are pulled by constant forces of and . Find the force exerted by part of the rod on the pan. All the surfaces are smooth and the strings and pulleys are light Physics Question Image

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Solution:

Net force on the rod,
Acceleration of rod
Equation of motion of part is


Similarly, Equation of motion part is