Turning Effects of Forces
 

Turning Effects of Forces problem 20


An 80 kg teacher stands 3 m from the right edge of a 5 m long board weighing 10kg.

  • Calculate the forces in the supports if the supports are at the ends of the rod.

  • Where should a student weighing 40 kg stand so that the forces in the supports are the same?


 

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