Question

A rod of weight 50 N is supported by two parallel
knife edges P and Q and is in equilibrium in a
horizontal position. The knives are at a distance
10 cm from each other. The centre of mass of the
rod is at distance 3 cm from P. The normal
reaction on P is
(1) 50 N
(2) 100 N
(3) 35 N
(4) 20 N​

Answer 1

Answer:

35N .

Use In Equilibrium

Net Force 0

Net Torque 0