Beam and Support Force Question

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The discussion centers on calculating the upward forces exerted by supports on a 7.20m long rigid beam with a mass of 105.9kg, when a 64.8kg student stands 1.33m from one support. The incorrect attempts yielded forces of 826N for support 1 and 847N for support 2. Participants emphasize the importance of applying the equations of static equilibrium rather than relying on the moment of inertia to solve the problem.

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Homework Statement


A 7.20m long rigid beam with a mass of 105.9kg is supported at each end. A 64.8kg student stands 1.33m from support 1. How much upward force does each support exert on the beam? (Enter your answer for support 1 first, followed by your answer for support 2.)
Incorrect. Tries 9/10 Previous Tries https://loncapa.physics.mcmaster.ca/enc/52/7bfddd85ead53c8f14583bfd85d890dbb8c568726a65d4d6649059f2d0ac61a9b89dce375e2817b5025710e5afbd449840c9f4eb4d76711b0370f0e564254ec091780c11a4a72cd5.png

Homework Equations



Moment of Inertia

The Attempt at a Solution


I keep getting 826 for t1 and 847 for t2[/B]
 
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G.T said:

Homework Statement


A 7.20m long rigid beam with a mass of 105.9kg is supported at each end. A 64.8kg student stands 1.33m from support 1. How much upward force does each support exert on the beam? (Enter your answer for support 1 first, followed by your answer for support 2.)
Incorrect. Tries 9/10 Previous Tries https://loncapa.physics.mcmaster.ca/enc/52/7bfddd85ead53c8f14583bfd85d890dbb8c568726a65d4d6649059f2d0ac61a9b89dce375e2817b5025710e5afbd449840c9f4eb4d76711b0370f0e564254ec091780c11a4a72cd5.png

Homework Equations



Moment of Inertia

The Attempt at a Solution


I keep getting 826 for t1 and 847 for t2[/B]

"Moment of inertia", whatever that means, is not how you solve this problem.

Try writing the equations of static equilibrium for this beam, and then using them to solve for the unknown reactions.
 

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