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    Where is the centre of gravity for a person lying horizontally on two scales?

    So far for the first question, I did this: Total Torque = 2kg(9.8)(2.5m) + 0.5(9.8)(1.25m) I don't know how to find the distance of the Force Hand.
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    Where is the centre of gravity for a person lying horizontally on two scales?

    Hi, I need some help with these questions: A small fish [m=2kg] hangs from one end of a make-shift fishing rod [m=0.5kg] of length 2.5m. The other end of the fishing rod is braced against the ground and held horizontally by a child's hand, 1m from the bottom of the rod. Find the force...