3. A uniform 25 N beam 6 m long is carried by two men A and B, one at each end of the beam. a) If A exerts a force of 20 N, where must a load of 45 N be placed on the beam? b) What force does B exert?

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3. A uniform 25 N beam 6 m long is carried by two men A and B, one at each end of the beam.

a) If A exerts a force of 20 N, where must a load of 45 N be placed on the beam?

b) What force does B exert?

 

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