A deep sea fishing rod 3.2 m long is pivoted at its butt end and held 60 cm from the butt. How much force must be exerted to lift a 22 kg fish out of the water?

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A deep sea fishing rod 3.2 m long is pivoted at its butt end and held 60 cm from the butt.  How much force must be exerted to lift a 22 kg fish out of the water?

bobpursley · Answer

Assuming the rod is horizontal... Force*.60=3.2*22g