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[SOLVED] Simple Statics Equilbrium
A diving board of length 3m is supported at a point 1m from the end and a diver weighing 450N stands at the free end. The diving board is of uniform cross section and weighs 285N
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Q) Find the magnitude of the force at the support point.
Statics Equilbrium?
Ok i am kind of confused on this one. I know that there are 2 forces down which is 450N + Force of the push down from supported end + the weight of the board = support force. I hope that's right.
Im not sure about the exact equation to use. Would it be Torque = 0? But even than i get 2 unknowns (Support Force and force of supported end)
But how could i do this without given the supported force down?
Thanks!
Homework Statement
A diving board of length 3m is supported at a point 1m from the end and a diver weighing 450N stands at the free end. The diving board is of uniform cross section and weighs 285N
Pic:
http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yf1124no0.jpg
Q) Find the magnitude of the force at the support point.
Homework Equations
Statics Equilbrium?
The Attempt at a Solution
Ok i am kind of confused on this one. I know that there are 2 forces down which is 450N + Force of the push down from supported end + the weight of the board = support force. I hope that's right.
Im not sure about the exact equation to use. Would it be Torque = 0? But even than i get 2 unknowns (Support Force and force of supported end)
But how could i do this without given the supported force down?
Thanks!