Consider a Beam of Length Feet with a Fulcrum

question 12

Multiple Choice

Consider a beam of length feet with a fulcrum x 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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