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QUESTION:

A gymnast is attempting to perform splits. From the information given in Figure \(9.36\), calculate the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on each foot by the floor.

        

Figure \(9.36\) A gymnast performs full split. The center of gravity and the various

distances from it are shown.

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9.36

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QUESTION:

A gymnast is attempting to perform splits. From the information given in Figure \(9.36\), calculate the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on each foot by the floor.

        

Figure \(9.36\) A gymnast performs full split. The center of gravity and the various

distances from it are shown.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

9.36

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For the given gymnast who is trying to perform splits, we need to calculate the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on the each foot by the floor.

By drawing free body diagram of the gymnast at center of gravity , we can estimates the forces acting on the foot.

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