Two People Are Lifting a 2

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two people are lifting a 2.0-m wide, 80-kg, office desk by the ends. One side is heavier than the other, and it is found that the person exerting the larger force is exerting a vertical force of 500 N. How far from that person is the center of mass of the desk?

• A)0.73 m
• B)1.3 m
• C)1.4 m
• D)0.58 m
• E)1.0 m

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