Consider a Beam of Length $L = 5 \text { feet with a fulcrum } x \text { feet from one end as shown in }$

question 75

Multiple Choice

Consider a beam of length $L = 5 \text { feet with a fulcrum } x \text { feet from one end as shown in }$ the figure. In order to move a 550-pound object, a person weighing 214 pounds wants to balance it on the beam. Find x (the distance between the person and the fulcrum) such that the system is Equilibrium. Round your answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(5.10\) feet
• B) \(3.35\) feet
• C) \(3.45\) feet
• D) \(4.60\) feet
• E) \(3.60\) feet

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