A force of #50# #N# downward is exerted #2.5# #m# to the left of the fulcrum (hinge point) of a weightless bar. What force must be exerted #4.5# #m# to the right of the fulcrum if the bar is to be balanced?
1 Answer
Dec 25, 2017
To keep the bar balanced the torque on each side must be equal:
Rearranging:
