A rectangular metal plate ABCD is supported by two hinges `P_(1)` and `P_(2)` so that it remains in equilibrium in vertical plane (with line AB vertical) as shown in the figure. The contact forces `R_(1)` and `R_(2)` exerted by hinges on the metal plate is best, depicted by

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

C

Explanation

For the metal plate to be in equalibrium `sumF_(H)=0` and `sumF_(V)=0`. This is possibel only in option 3.