Bridge Force Calculations for Hiker's Weight

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A hiker weighing 696 N crosses a uniform bridge weighing 4440 N, supported by two concrete ends. When the hiker stops 1/4 of the way along the bridge, the forces on the supports need to be calculated. The discussion indicates that this topic is misplaced in the current forum section, suggesting it may be a homework problem. Participants are prompted to share any calculations or work done on the problem. The focus remains on determining the force exerted by each concrete support.
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A hiker, who weighs 696 N, is strolling through the woods and crosses a small horizontal bridge. The bridge is uniform, weighs 4440 N, and rests on two concrete supports, one on each end. He stops 1/4 of the way along the bridge. What is the magnitude of the force that a concrete support exerts on the bridge (a) at the near end and (b) at the far end?
 
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