Asked by Josh
A plank 3m long and having a mass of 20kg is supported at its ends. Imagine that a person with a mass of 50 kg stands m from one end. What are the magnitudes of the force exerted by the supports?
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Scott
the supports each exert 98 N to support the plank
one support exerts [490 N * m / 3]
to support the person
the other support exerts
... 490 N - [490 N * m / 3]
one support exerts [490 N * m / 3]
to support the person
the other support exerts
... 490 N - [490 N * m / 3]