The uniform bar in Figure is 5.00 m long and weighs 975 N. A weight of 255 N is attached to one end while a weight of 375 N is attached 1.50 m from the other end.

(a) Find the tension in the cable.
(b) Where should the cable be tied to lift the bar and its weights so that the bar hangs in a horizontal equilibriumposition?

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t5 2.50 m 1.50 m F 255 N F3 375 N F2 975 N