Determine the upward force exerted on the board by each person

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b. Determine the upward force
exerted on the board by each person

A 75.0 kg boulder is placed at a distance of 1.40 m from the right end of a uniform 2.00 m
long 20.0 kg board. Two people support the board one at the right end and the other at the left
end of the board. (a) Draw a force diagram of the situation. (b) Determine the upward force
Transcribed Image Text:A 75.0 kg boulder is placed at a distance of 1.40 m from the right end of a uniform 2.00 m long 20.0 kg board. Two people support the board one at the right end and the other at the left end of the board. (a) Draw a force diagram of the situation. (b) Determine the upward force
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