Calculating Torque of Diver on Board: 1.82 m for 56 kg

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To exert a torque of 1000 m.N on a diving board, a 56-kg diver must position themselves 1.82 m from the left support post. The calculation is based on the formula for torque, where the weight of the diver (548.8 N) is multiplied by the distance (x) from the pivot point. The resulting equation confirms that 1000 m.N equals 548.8 times 1.82 m. The calculation appears to be correct, confirming the diver's required position on the board.
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How far out on a diving board (Fig.12-52 of your text) would a 56-kg diver have to be to exert a torque of 1000 m.N on the board, relative to the left support post?

1000 m*N= (56 kg)(9.8 m/s2)x
1000 m*N=548.8x
x=1.82 m

He would have to walk out 1.82 m on the board.

Is this done correctly?
 
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