A taho vendor carries a 1.5 m long light plank over his shoulder. At the end of the plank are two buckets wighing 40 N and 60 N respectively. Find the value of force exerted byy his shoulder. Neglect the weight of the plank. and where should he support the plank for it to be balanced horizontally?

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A taho vendor carries a 1.5 m long light plank over his shoulder. At the end of the plank are two buckets wighing 40 N and 60 N respectively. Find the value of force exerted byy his shoulder. Neglect the weight of the plank. and where should he support the plank for it to be balanced horizontally?

 

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