Answer:
T=78.48 N
Explanation:
We know that the moment developed at a hinge equals zero
Thus summing moments about hinge we have
(See attached figure)
[tex]2.0\times g\times \frac{1.5}{2}+1.50\times 5\times g-T\times \frac{3}{4}1.5=0\\\\Solving\\\\T=\frac{1}{1.125}(88.29)\\\\T=78.48N[/tex]
