See Saw Balance: Heavier Person & Fulcrum

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In a see-saw scenario with a 100 lbs person and a 50 lbs person, the heavier individual must sit closer to the fulcrum for balance. This is due to the principle of torque, where the weight and distance from the fulcrum must equate for equilibrium. If the heavier person weighs twice as much, they need to sit half as far from the fulcrum compared to the lighter person. The discussion emphasizes that there are no stupid questions, and understanding these physics principles is important regardless of personal challenges. Balancing weights on a see-saw relies on the relationship between weight and distance from the fulcrum.
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If a person weighing 100 lbs is on a see saw with someone weighing 50 lbs, does the heavier person need to be closer to the fulcrum so that the see saw will balance?
 
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What do you think?
 
I am so sorry to have asked such a stupid question. I have a medical condition that prevents me from figuring things out as well as I once did. Please forgive me.
 
No need to apologize, it's not a stupid question.
 
Whatever the condition was, was the cure a lobotomy?
 
no, a lobotomy doesn't help with Multiple Sclerosis.
 
Yes. The fat guy needs to sit closer.

Yes, the fat guy would have to sit closer to the fulcrum. If he weighs twice as much as the anorexic guy, he would have to sit twice as far away from the fulcrum as the fat guy. Therefore, the force of the skinny guy and the fat guy are balanced and they don't drop. Amazing. *happyface*
 
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