Putnam 1954 A4

Session A

A uniform rod of length $2k$ and weight $w$ rests with the end $A$ against a vertical wall, while the lower end $B$ is fastened by a string $BC$ of length $2b$ coming from a point $C$ in the wall above $A.$ If the system is in equilibrium, determine the angle $ABC.$

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