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A weightless rod is acted on by upward parallel forces of 2 N2\,\text{N} and 4 N4\,\text{N} at ends AA and BB respectively. The total length of the rod is AB=3 mAB = 3\,\text{m}. To keep the rod in equilibrium a force of 6 N6\,\text{N} should act in the following manner: