Question: Figure 2 shows a circus beam, 5 m in length and hung from the ceiling from its point A, 2 m from the left edge

 Figure 2 shows a circus beam, 5 m in length and

hung from the ceiling from its point A, 2 m from the

Figure 2 shows a circus beam, 5 m in length and hung from the ceiling from its point A, 2 m from the left edge of the beam. The beam is uniform and its mass is 10 kg. A monkey of mass 35 kg hangs at point B, 2 m from point A on the right side, and a clown positions themselves at point C, 1 m from point A on the left side, as shown in the Figure. B C A Figure 2 A circus beam a. Draw a diagram showing all the forces acting on the beam and the distances from point A that each force acts. (4 marks) b. State, in words, two conditions that must be satisfied for the beam to be horizontal in equilibrium. (2 marks) c. For each of the two conditions you have identified in Part (b), using the information contained in your diagram, write an equation that must be satisfied for the beam to remain horizontal. Do not include units in your equations. (4 marks) d. What is the clown's mass (in kg) that allows the beam to be horizontal

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