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In the image, there are four beams (A, B, C, D) with specific masses, lengths (beam), and angles of inclination. The goal appears to be to calculate the **moment** for each beam, given the **weight (N)** and the **perpendicular distance** from the pivot point.

### Steps to calculate the missing values in the table:
1. **Weight (N)** is already given, and is calculated as:
   \[
   \text{Weight} = \text{Mass} \times g
   \]
   where \( g = 9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) is the gravitational constant.

2. **Perpendicular distance** can be found using trigonometry:
   \[
   \text{Perpendicular distance} = \text{Beam length} \times \sin(\text{Angle})
   \]
   This gives the effective lever arm distance.

3. **Moment (Nm)** is calculated by:
   \[
   \text{Moment} = \text{Weight} \times \text{Perpendicular distance}
   \]
   This is the torque applied at the pivot point.

### Calculations for each beam:

#### Beam A:
- **Weight (N)** = 44.1 N (already provided)
- **Beam length (m)** = 0.54 m
- **Angle** = 20°

  \[
  \text{Perpendicular distance} = 0.54 \times \sin(20^\circ) = 0.54 \times 0.342 = 0.1847 \, \text{m}
  \]
  \[
  \text{Moment} = 44.1 \times 0.1847 = 8.14 \, \text{Nm}
  \]

#### Beam B:
- **Weight (N)** = 51.0 N
- **Beam length (m)** = 0.57 m
- **Angle** = 65°

  \[
  \text{Perpendicular distance} = 0.57 \times \sin(65^\circ) = 0.57 \times 0.906 = 0.5164 \, \text{m}
  \]
  \[
  \text{Moment} = 51.0 \times 0.5164 = 26.34 \, \text{Nm}
  \]

#### Beam C:
- **Weight (N)** = 20.6 N
- **Beam length (m)** = 0.48 m
- **Angle** = 42°

  \[
  \text{Perpendicular distance} = 0.48 \times \sin(42^\circ) = 0.48 \times 0.669 = 0.321 \, \text{m}
  \]
  \[
  \text{Moment} = 20.6 \times 0.321 = 6.61 \, \text{Nm}
  \]

#### Beam D:
- **Weight (N)** = 74.6 N
- **Beam length (m)** = 0.47 m
- **Angle** = 77°

  \[
  \text{Perpendicular distance} = 0.47 \times \sin(77^\circ) = 0.47 \times 0.974 = 0.4578 \, \text{m}
  \]
  \[
  \text{Moment} = 74.6 \times 0.4578 = 34.15 \, \text{Nm}
  \]

### Final table:

|    | Mass (kg) | Weight (N) | Angle (°) | Beam (m) | Perpendicular distance (m) | Moment (Nm) |
|----|-----------|------------|-----------|----------|-----------------------------|-------------|
| A  | 4.5       | 44.1       | 20        | 0.54     | 0.1847                      | 8.14        |
| B  | 5.2       | 51.0       | 65        | 0.57     | 0.5164                      | 26.34       |
| C  | 2.1       | 20.6       | 42        | 0.48     | 0.321                       | 6.61        |
| D  | 7.6       | 74.6       | 77        | 0.47     | 0.4578                      | 34.15       |

Would you like a further breakdown of any step?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:
1. How does the angle affect the moment of each beam?
2. Can we calculate the reaction force at the pivot point?
3. How would a change in the beam's length affect the moment?
4. What other factors influence the stability of these beams?
5. How does this problem relate to real-world applications, like in construction?

**Tip:** Always ensure units are consistent when performing moment calculations (e.g., using meters for distances and Newtons for forces).

Calculate the moment for beams A, B, C, and D, given their weight, angles, and beam lengths.

This tutorial covers calculating the moment of force for beams with different masses, angles, and lengths. Using trigonometry and the torque formula, students will learn to compute moments in real-world applications. Suitable for high school physics and math students.

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