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A uniform plank measures 2 meter long from its end point A to B if the weight of the plank is 54N and it rest on a knife edge 0.50m from end B and point A is supported by a vertical string so that B balances horizontally.

(1) draw a force diagram for the arrangement
(2) Determine the tension in the string
(3) Determine the force acting on the knife edge

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