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Answer: A uniform, 255-N rod that is 2.00 m long carries a
Chapter 11, Problem 49P(choose chapter or problem)
A uniform, \(\text { 255-N }\) rod that is \(2.00 \mathrm{~m}\) long carries a \(225-\mathrm{N}\) weight at its right end and an unknown weight toward the left end (Fig. P11.49). When
is placed \(50.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) from the left end of the rod, the system just balances horizontally when the fulcrum is located \(75.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) from the right end. (a) Find
. (b) If
is now moved \(25.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) to the right, how far and in what direction must the fulcrum be moved to restore balance?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
255-N
2.00 m
225-N
W
50.0 cm
75.0 cm
25.0 cm
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
A uniform, \(\text { 255-N }\) rod that is \(2.00 \mathrm{~m}\) long carries a \(225-\mathrm{N}\) weight at its right end and an unknown weight toward the left end (Fig. P11.49). When
is placed \(50.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) from the left end of the rod, the system just balances horizontally when the fulcrum is located \(75.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) from the right end. (a) Find
. (b) If
is now moved \(25.0 \mathrm{~cm}\) to the right, how far and in what direction must the fulcrum be moved to restore balance?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
255-N
2.00 m
225-N
W
50.0 cm
75.0 cm
25.0 cm
ANSWER:
Solution to 49P
Step 1 of 3
The rod is horizontally balanced. The fulcrum at 0.75m from the right end applies a force normal to the rod. The weight of the rod is situated at the centre of mass which is at the centre of the uniform rod.
