Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
Two smooth drums each weighing W and radius, r are connected by a stiff rope of length, h as shown in the figure. Force F is applied using a massless lever (RS) of length, l. The friction between the drums and the lever (RS) is negligible. The system is in static equilibrium. Which one of the following represents the CORRECT free body diagram of the lever (RS)? Figures are not to scale. N1, N2, and N3 in the options are reaction forces and Ff is the frictional force.
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