A uniform 150-q beam is 1 meter Long. If the fulcrum is placed 20 cm from the left end of the beam, what weight should be placed at the left end (x = 0 cm) to balance the beam? The %3D center of gravity of the beam is at x = 50 cm. *

A uniform 150-q beam is 1 meter Long. If the fulcrum is placed 20 cm from the left end of the beam, what weight should be placed at the left end (x = 0 cm) to balance the beam? The %3D center of gravity of the beam is at x = 50 cm. *

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Chapter9: Statics And Torque

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