Question

For night flagging, the stop/slow paddle should have what width and how many letters?

1) 24 inches, 6 letters
2) 36 inches, 8 letters
3) 48 inches, 10 letters
4) 60 inches, 12 letters

Answer 1

The question requires calculating the flex distance of a 20.0-m-tall aluminum flagpole subjected to a 900.0 N horizontal force, factoring in the material's elasticity and the flagpole's dimensions. An exact answer cannot be given without specific material properties.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking how far to the side the top of a 20.0-m-tall aluminum flagpole would flex if subjected to a horizontal force of 900.0 N at its top, assuming that the flagpole is equivalent in strength to a solid cylinder with a diameter of 4.00 cm.

To find the flex distance, we would need to consider the properties of the material (aluminum in this case) and the dimensions given to calculate the amount of bend using the formulas of elasticity and moments. This involves understanding the concepts of stress, strain, Young's modulus, and the moment of a force. However, without specific values for the material's elastic properties, an exact calculation cannot be provided here.