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Statement

2.1.5. What force acts in the cross-section of a homogeneous rod of length at a distance from the end to which the force is applied along the rod?

 For problem $2.1.5$

Solution

 Forces acting on a small area
Forces acting on a small area

If we consider a rod of mass as a single whole, then it will move with acceleration Since the rod is inextensible, the acceleration of all its parts is the same and equal to

Let's consider a small section of the rod of length and mass . Since the rod is homogeneous Let's write down Newton's second law for this section. Where and are the interaction forces with neighbors

Let's integrate expression along the horizontal coordinate :

Answer