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Homework Statement
Bearers at the front of a 9 zereth litter sense that they are carrying a 200 mina load. Those at the rear sense that they are carrying a 250 mina load. How large is the total load on the litter and where is the single equivalent litter load placed.
(Drawing)
I---------------------------------------------------I (plank)
200 hangs from the left side. 250 hangs from the right
Homework Equations
L1 = (L x W2) / W
L2 = (L x W1) / W
The Attempt at a Solution
Ok so W = 200+250 = 450 (total load). & L = 9 (given)[/B]
L1 = (9 x 250) / 450 = 5
L2 = (9 x 200) / 450 = 4
So this means the weight is hanging 5/9s of the way from the left side of the plank.