A uniform rod 8m long weighing 5kg is supported horizontally by two vertical parallel strings at P and Q,and at distances of 2m,and 6m from one end. Weights of 1kg,1.5kg and 2kg are attached at distances of 1m,5m and 7m respectively from thesame end. What is tension in each vertical string. Please help am confused.

Answer 1

P=36.25N,Q=50.75N

Answer 2

The tension of vertical string of P=59.17N

and that of vertical string of Q=15.83N

Answer 3

no no no p=32.92N and Q=9.16N rather