A diving borad 3.00 m long is supported at a point 1.00 m fromthe end, and a diver weighing 500 N stands at the free end. The diving board is of uniform cross section and weighs 280N. A. Find the force at the support point. B. Find the force at the end that is beng held down.

Jaden Easton

Jaden Easton

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2020-12-05

A diving borad 3.00 m long is supported at a point 1.00 m fromthe end, and a diver weighing 500 N stands at the free end. The diving board is of uniform cross section and weighs 280N. 
A. Find the force at the support point. 
B. Find the force at the end that is beng held down.

Answer & Explanation

Khribechy

Khribechy

Skilled2020-12-06Added 100 answers

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F1+F2=280+500

Taking torque about support point
.5(2803)F1=(5603)+5002
F1=1140N
Negative force means F1 is along downward direction
F2=1920 N

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