A uniform plank is supported by two vertical wires attached to its ends. A small mass rests on the plank. The plank is balanced horizontally. It has a mass of 250 kg and is 5.50 m long. A small mass of 11.0 kg is 2.00 m from the left end of the plank. What is the tensions in the left wire? Assume the units are Newtons, and type in the numerical answer to three significant figures.

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A uniform plank is supported by two vertical wires attached to its ends. A small mass rests on the plank. The plank is balanced horizontally. It has a mass of 250 kg and is 5.50 m long. A small mass of 11.0 kg is 2.00 m from the left end of the plank. What is the tensions in the left wire? Assume the units are Newtons, and type in the numerical answer to three significant figures.

 

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