LowlyPion Homework Helper Messages 3,127 Reaction score 6 Feb 1, 2009 #2 Welcome to PF. Your diagram is a little confusing because the visualization of the moment arms is inconsistent. The red is shown shorter when in fact it's moment arm is longer 3/2 > 4/5. If it is in equilibrium then 2*4/5 = x*3/2 ==> x = 16/15
Welcome to PF. Your diagram is a little confusing because the visualization of the moment arms is inconsistent. The red is shown shorter when in fact it's moment arm is longer 3/2 > 4/5. If it is in equilibrium then 2*4/5 = x*3/2 ==> x = 16/15
LowlyPion Homework Helper Messages 3,127 Reaction score 6 Feb 1, 2009 #4 I'd go with the numbers as the schematic is merely a visual aid.