Turning Effects of Forces
 

Turning Effects of Forces problem 23


A 2 m long rod can be attached to the ceiling at both ends with springs. The springs have force constants of 4 and 600 . The spring at the right end is stiffer. How far from the left edge of the rod do we need to hang a 1.5 kg mass on it to keep the rod horizontal?


Springs and rod


 

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