Show that the weight W1 of the counterweight at H required for equilibrium is W1 =
Chapter 6, Problem 6113(choose chapter or problem)
Show that the weight W1 of the counterweight at H required for equilibrium is W1 = (b/a)W, and so it is independent of the placement of the load W on the platform.
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