2. A 60 kg man stands on a 2 meter platform held by two strings as shown. The platform is uniform and weighs 200 N. The man weighs 500 N. T2 - 05mm 2m T1 A. Draw a force diagram showing all the forces acting on the plank/ B. What is the sum of the two tensions T1+T2? T1= 0.5m T2-0.5m 0.10m C. What are all the clockwise torques? (Show axis of rotation by placing an x on the spot.

2. A 60 kg man stands on a 2 meter platform held by two strings as shown. The platform is uniform and weighs 200 N. The man weighs 500 N. T2 - 05mm 2m T1 A. Draw a force diagram showing all the forces acting on the plank/ B. What is the sum of the two tensions T1+T2? T1= 0.5m T2-0.5m 0.10m C. What are all the clockwise torques? (Show axis of rotation by placing an x on the spot.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter8: Rotational Motion

Section8.3: Equilibrium

Problem 39PP

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