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Homework Statement
Weight of AB = CD = 200 N
Length of AB = 3 m
Length of CD = 2 m
A boy moves from point A toward B. At what distance from point A the rod will topple?
a. 0.4 m b. 0.5 m c. 0.6 m d. 1 m e. 2 m
Homework Equations
Newton's law
torque
The Attempt at a Solution
When rod AB topples, the normal force at B = normal force at C = 0 right?
Will there be normal force at point A? Where should I take the pivot?
Thanks