Equilibrium: A store's sign has a mass of 20 kg and is 3.0 m long. It is uniform, so its center of gravity is at the center of the sign. It is supported horizontally by a small loose bolt attached to the wall at one end and by a wire at the other end, as shown in the figure. What is the tension in the wire?
A. 460 N
B. 230 N
C. 120 N
D. 200 N
E. 300 N
Answer: B
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