How Far Should a 5.6 kg Box Be Placed for Balance?

[skandol]

A 1.2 kg board 2.0 m long is pivoted exactly at its center. A 2.0 kg box is at one extreme end. For the board to remain balanced, a 5.6 kg box should be placed how far away from the other end

Homework Equations

mass1(.5)(2.0)= mass2 (d)

The Attempt at a Solution

.357 meters

 

[LowlyPion]

Welcome to Pf.

That looks ok.