Consider a Beam of Length L = 12 Feet with a Fulcrum

question 69

Multiple Choice

Consider a beam of length L = 12 feet with a fulcrum x feet from one end as shown in the figure. Two objects weighing 36 pounds and 108 pounds are placed at opposite ends of the beam. Find x (the distance between the fulcrum and the object weighing 36 pounds) such that the system is equilibrium.

• A) 10 feet
• B) 11 feet
• C) 8 feet
• D) 9 feet
• E) 7 feet

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