A fulcrum of a lever (which is placed horizontally) is placed 8 meters from a force of 28 Newton and another force of 14 Newton is placed on the opposite side from the fulcrum. Determine the distance between the forces of 14 Newton from the fulcrum in order to achieve equilibrium.

Question

A fulcrum of a lever (which is placed horizontally) is placed 8 meters from a force of 28 Newton and another force of 14 Newton is placed on the opposite side from the fulcrum.  Determine the distance between the forces of 14 Newton from the fulcrum in order to achieve equilibrium.

Scott · Answer

14 N is half of 28 N, so it must be placed twice as far from the fulcrum for equilibrium 8 * 28 = d * 14

Honey · Answer

the long multiplication method of al-Uglidisi to determine .