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Door Hinges (static equilibrium)

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A door of mass $M = 30$ kg that is 2 m high and 1 m wide is hung from two hinges located 20 cm from the top and bottom, respectively. Assuming that the weight of the door is equally distributed between the two hinges, find the total force (magnitude and direction) exerted by each hinge. (Neglect the mass of the doorknob. The force directions drawn for you are NOT likely to be correct or even close.)



Robert G. Brown 2000-12-09