Solution: Question 6
Diagram: Forces on Triangular Lamina
1. Centroid Property
For a uniform triangular lamina, the weight acts at the centroid (G). The geometric property of a centroid is that its perpendicular distance from any side is exactly 1/3 of the altitude corresponding to that side.
2. Moment Balance (Example for A)
To find $T_A$, take the torque about the opposite side, line BC.
- Distance of vertex A from line BC = $h_A = 3$ m.
- Distance of centroid G from line BC = $h_G = h_A/3 = 1$ m.
- Equation: $T_A(3) = mg(1) \implies T_A = mg/3$.
3. Conclusion
Since the geometry is symmetric with respect to weight distribution (centroid is the average of vertices), the calculation yields the same result for B and C.
Answer: (d) $T_A = T_B = T_C$
