3. A uniform meter stick of length L = 100.0cm is held in equilibrium by two fulcrums A and B. The weight of the meter stick is 100.0 newtons. Fulcrum A is at the 12.0 cm mark of the meter stick. Fulcrum B is at the 62.0 cm mark of the meter stick. L {A} B 18 Calculate the force each fulcrum exerts on the meter stick in newtons.

3. A uniform meter stick of length L = 100.0cm is held in equilibrium by two fulcrums A and B. The weight of the meter stick is 100.0 newtons. Fulcrum A is at the 12.0 cm mark of the meter stick. Fulcrum B is at the 62.0 cm mark of the meter stick. L {A} B 18 Calculate the force each fulcrum exerts on the meter stick in newtons.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter1: Introduction To Statics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.15P: Two 12-kg spheres are placed 400 mm apart. Express the gravitational attraction acting between the...

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