How to Determine the Weight of a Board Suspended by a Spring?

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To determine the weight of a board suspended by a spring with a mass hanging from it, one must consider the forces acting on the system, particularly the force of the hanging mass and the spring's force. The torque equation, Torque = Force x Distance, is relevant for analyzing the forces at play, especially if the mass is not positioned at the center of the board. The vertical orientation of the spring is confirmed, which is crucial for understanding how it supports the board. Additional information, such as the spring's extension or properties related to oscillation, may be necessary to fully solve the problem. The relationship between the spring's force and the weight of the board is key to finding the solution.
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Homework Statement


This is a more conceptual question so I just need the steps for this. Basically the board is hanging from the ceiling by a spring, with only its bottom corner touching the ground. Near the middle (but not exactly) there is mass hanging off of the board. I need to find out how much the board weighs

Homework Equations


Torque = Force x Distance, maybe Spring equations.

The Attempt at a Solution


Understand how to get the force of the hanging mass, but not if the spring has any relevance to this other than being another force
 
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Kospike said:
if the spring has any relevance
It depends what facts you are given.
Is the spring vertical?
 
Yes the spring is vertical
 
Kospike said:
Yes the spring is vertical
You did not answer my other (implied) question. What facts are given? E.g., you might be given the spring extension, or something about oscillation, etc.
 

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