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Homework Statement
While doing push ups part of the weight of an 80kg young man is supported by his hands and part by his feet. His center mass is located 60cm from his hands and 1m from his feet. (The hand ot feet distance is 1.6m) How much of the total weight is supported by his hands? How much of the weight is supported by his feet? Use the feet as the pivotal point.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I don't even know where to start...It's just completely escaped my mind. This was a question on a test we had last week and I'm quite anxious to figure out how to do it.