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Phil Physicer weighs
The scale readings.
Answer to Problem 5TS
The scale readings are
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Weight of Phil is
The Phil Physicer is in mechanical equilibrium when he is standing on the scale. So, the net force acting on him will be zero.
Write the expression for the equilibrium condition.
Here,
The second scale reads twice as much as reading of first scale.
Write the expression for the reading on other scale.
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Therefore, the scale readings are
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