How Far Must a Diver Stand on a Diving Board to Exert a Torque of 1110 m*N?

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The problem involves calculating the distance a diver must stand on a diving board to exert a specific torque relative to a support post. The subject area pertains to mechanics, specifically the concept of torque.

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  • Participants discuss the definition of torque and its relationship to mass, gravitational acceleration, and distance. Some express confusion about how to apply the formula for torque, while others suggest drawing a diagram to clarify the problem.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the problem and seeking clarification on the concept of torque. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of diagrams and the importance of understanding the definition of torque.

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How far out on the diving board (see figure below) would a 58.6 kg diver have to be to exert a torque of 1110 m* N on the board, relative to the left support post?
 
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Naldo6 said:
How far out on the diving board (see figure below) would a 58.6 kg diver have to be to exert a torque of 1110 m* N on the board, relative to the left support post?

What is torque?

T = m*g*d
 
and what i do with that?... explian me how to solve it
 
Try drawing a picture and writing all the facts you know on it. If you do that - and you know what (the definition of) torque is - you will be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you don't know what torque is, have a look in your textbook.
 
ok... i have did it... but if you know how to solve it... can you do it for me?...
 
Naldo6 said:
ok... i have did it... but if you know how to solve it... can you do it for me?...

No. Those are the forum guidelines.
 
i jave to find out what is torque and put in the equation, then susbtite the mass and g is 9.8 and find the d in the equation?...
 
Naldo6 said:
i jave to find out what is torque and put in the equation, then susbtite the mass and g is 9.8 and find the d in the equation?...

What are you missing that is not given in the problem statement?
 
T= M*g*D

i am just missing the Distance...i susbtitue allother quantities and then find out what does distance is with that formula?...
 
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Naldo6 said:
T= M*g*D

i am just missing the Distance...i susbtitue allother quantities and then find out what does distance is with that formula?...

Sounds like that should do it.
 

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