How Can I Determine the Weights of Fish A, C, and D in Mobile Equilibrium?

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The discussion focuses on determining the weights of fish A, C, and D in a mobile equilibrium scenario where fish B weighs 27 oz. The primary equations used are based on the moment formula: Moment = Force * Distance. The user proposes a method involving setting up equations based on moments at various points, specifically D(14) = A(4) and B(4) = 12(A + D), to solve for the unknown weights. The proposed approach is valid, but the user expresses concern about the simplicity of the solution process.

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Homework Statement


The mobile is in equilibrium. The fish B weighs
27 oz. Determine the weights of fish A, C and D.
(The weights of the crossbars are negligible).
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Homework Equations


Moment = Force*Distance


The Attempt at a Solution


My idea here is to use the moments about each point, solve for one variable. Here is what I have com up with so far, am I on the right track?
D(14)=A(4) since their moments at that point are in equilibrium.
B(4)=12(A+D)
C(24)=6(A+B+D)
Am I wrong in setting it up this way?
 
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So far so good.
 
So then I just say that I set A=D(14)/4
Replace A in equation B(4)=12(D+ (D(14)/4))
Solve for D and then replace D and A values that I get into the equation for
C(24)=6(B+D+A) solve for C and that is it? Please tell me that it wasn't that simple?
 
Isimanica said:
Please tell me that it wasn't that simple?

As you wish.

It wasn't that simple :-p
 

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