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nutso
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First off I'm not in school and therefore my question isn't for homework. This is more of a question as to whether something is possible based on physics. However, I think the course-work section is the best spot for this.
Is it possible to weigh a standard wooden pallet 40inX48in using 4 bathroom scales at the 4 corners?
Givens:
Max weight of pallet with boxes: 750lbs
Max measurable weight of bathroom scales: 300lbs
Assumptions:
Weight of boxes on pallet is evenly distributed
Weight of pallet with boxes is evenly distributed across the 4 scales
1. Is this even possible or will the scales simply be crushed?
2. If it is possible, and I gather 4 weights, from the 4 scales, at 4 corners, do I add the weights together or average them? Or is the calculation more complicated than this?
Regards
-nutso
Homework Statement
Is it possible to weigh a standard wooden pallet 40inX48in using 4 bathroom scales at the 4 corners?
Givens:
Max weight of pallet with boxes: 750lbs
Max measurable weight of bathroom scales: 300lbs
Assumptions:
Weight of boxes on pallet is evenly distributed
Weight of pallet with boxes is evenly distributed across the 4 scales
1. Is this even possible or will the scales simply be crushed?
2. If it is possible, and I gather 4 weights, from the 4 scales, at 4 corners, do I add the weights together or average them? Or is the calculation more complicated than this?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Regards
-nutso