Two people are carrying a uniform wooden board that is 3.20 m long and weighs 180 N . 1) If one person applies an upward force equal to 40 N at one end, at what point does the other person lift? Express your answer in meters to thee significant figures.   2) What force does the other person lift? Express your answer in newtons to two significant figures.

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Two people are carrying a uniform wooden board that is 3.20 m long and weighs 180 N .

1) If one person applies an upward force equal to 40 N at one end, at what point does the other person lift?

Express your answer in meters to thee significant figures.
 
2) What force does the other person lift?
Express your answer in newtons to two significant figures.
 
 
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