A rigid body (modeled as a stick) is attached to a surface v…

A rigid body (modeled as a stick) is attached to a surface via a hinge joint and is being pulled up by a string. The image below illustrates this scenario. Which of the following cases has the smallest tension (lowest force) in the string? You may also think of this as a muscle force acting on a bone about a joint, if that helps you visualize. Please check the letter corresponding to your answer.

1. I acknowledge that this exam is open-note and open-book,…

1. I acknowledge that this exam is open-note and open-book, and is to be taken with a non-phone calculator. I acknowledge that no outside help from another person or bot is allowed. I therefore confirm that all work that I submit today is my own, and I fully understand that any evidence of cheating or exam copying is a violation of the ASU Academic Integrity policy and will be subject to administrative action. 2. I acknowledge that I will clearly number and document all my written work for solving the numeric problems on this exam, and I will submit a scanned copy of any written work within 10 minutes of turning my exam in. Failure to do so will prevent my work from being considered for partial credit. 3. I also acknowledge that I will submit my written work after I have submitted my exam. I will return to the Midterm 1 module and upload my work using the provided link.