Find load to create equilibrium on a bar.

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The discussion focuses on calculating the load required at the right end of a 6.0 m bar to achieve equilibrium, given a 468 N load at the left end and a fulcrum positioned 3.9 m from the left. The key equation used is M=Fd, where M represents the moment, F is the force, and d is the distance from the fulcrum. To create equilibrium, the moments around the fulcrum must be equal, leading to the conclusion that the load on the right end must be calculated based on the distance from the fulcrum and the known load on the left end.

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Homework Statement


A 6.0 m bar is supported by a fulcrum at 3.9 m from the left end. There are loads applied to each end of the bar. The load at the left end of the bar is 468 N. What load in Newton should be applied to the right end of the bar to create equilibrium?

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M=Fd

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I attempted to solve the solution by using a sketch and the M=Fd equation but for some reason I cannot figure out how to create equilibrium. I know that the downward force must = upward force? I would really appreciate just a little bit of guidance and I'm sure a light will go off up there!
 
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Well, show us your sketch and your work with the moment equation. It might be just a simple arithmetic mistake.
 

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