Force and Distance
 

Force and Distance problem 3


A plank of weight is pivoted at one end as shown below.




If the plank is balanced horizontally by a force of magnitude and its weight acts at a point P from the pivot point, in which direction and where is the force applied?

  • vertically upwards at to the right of P.

  • vertically upwards at to the left of P.

  • vertically downwards at to the right of P.

  • vertically downwards at to the left of P.


 

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