Question

Three men 4, apart are carrying a heavy load on a pole. Two are one end of the pole and the third is at the other end. Where should the load be placed so that each man gives equal support?

Answer 1

what does three men 4 mean?

Answer 2

oh sorry, 4 meters apart, I mean.

Answer 3

Pick an end and sum moments:
I will start at the two men end.

W*L-F*4=0
Now if each is "shouldering" and equal weight, then F=W/3
put that in the equation and solve for L, the length for the weight from the two men end.

Answer 4

oh, ok, I see; i had thouht of something along those lines, but was thrown off by seeing two variables, but now I see how that can be done; thank you!