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Three Children are trying to balance on a seesaw, which consists of a fulcrum rock
Chapter 9, Problem 16P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 16P
Three Children are trying to balance on a seesaw, which consists of a fulcrum rock, acting as a pivot at the center, and a very light board 3.6 m long (Fig. 9–50) Two playmates are already on either end. Boy A has a mass of 50 kg, and girl B a mass of 35 kg. Where should girl C, whose mass is 25 kg, place herself so as to balance the seesaw?
Figure 9–50
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QUESTION:
Problem 16P
Three Children are trying to balance on a seesaw, which consists of a fulcrum rock, acting as a pivot at the center, and a very light board 3.6 m long (Fig. 9–50) Two playmates are already on either end. Boy A has a mass of 50 kg, and girl B a mass of 35 kg. Where should girl C, whose mass is 25 kg, place herself so as to balance the seesaw?
Figure 9–50
ANSWER:
Solution 16P
Step 1 of 3:
In this question, we need to find position where the third person has to be placed on seesaw such that it balances
Data given
Length of board
Mass of boy A
Mass of girl B
Mass of girl C