Equilibrium: a Light Board, 10 M Long, Is Supported by Two

question 69

Short Answer

Equilibrium: A light board, 10 m long, is supported by two sawhorses, one at one edge of the board and a second at the midpoint. A small 40-N weight is placed between the two sawhorses, 3.0 m from the edge and 2.0 m from the center. What forces are exerted by the sawhorses on the board?

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