The fulcrum of a seesaw 4 m long is located 2.5 m from one end. A person weighing 300 N sits on the long end. What must the weight of a person sitting at the short end be to balance the seesaw? Ignore the weight of the seesaw.

The fulcrum of a seesaw 4 m long is located 2.5 m from one end. A person weighing 300 N sits on the long end. What must the weight of a person sitting at the short end be to balance the seesaw? Ignore the weight of the seesaw.

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Problem 33P: The uniform seesaw shown below is balanced on a fulcrum located 3.0 m from the left end. The smaller...

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The fulcrum of a seesaw 4 m long is located 2.5 m from one end. A person weighing 300 N sits
on the long end. What must the weight of a person sitting at the short end be to balance the
seesaw? Ignore the weight of the seesaw.

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