Two window washers, Bob and Joe, are on a 3.00 m long, 295 N scaffold supported by two cables attached to its ends. Bob weighs 800 N and stands 1.00 m from the left end, as shown in the figure below. Two meters from the left end is the 500 N washing equipment. Joe is 0.500 m from the right end and weighs 910 N. Given that the scaffold is in rotational and translational equilibrium, what are the forces on each cable? KN left cable right cable KN -1.00 m- 0.500 m -3.00 m- 2.00 m

Two window washers, Bob and Joe, are on a 3.00 m long, 295 N scaffold supported by two cables attached to its ends. Bob weighs 800 N and stands 1.00 m from the left end, as shown in the figure below. Two meters from the left end is the 500 N washing equipment. Joe is 0.500 m from the right end and weighs 910 N. Given that the scaffold is in rotational and translational equilibrium, what are the forces on each cable? KN left cable right cable KN -1.00 m- 0.500 m -3.00 m- 2.00 m

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter10: Rotational Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14OQ: A rod 7.0 m long is pivoted at a point 2.0 m from the left end. A downward force of 50 N acts at the...

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