5.8 center of gravity calculations Flashcards

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(refer to figure) if 50 pounds of weight is located at point X and 100 pounds at point Z, how much weight must be located at point Y to balance the plank

A

300 pounds

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how should the 500-pound weight be shifted to balance the plank on the fulcrum

A

1 inch to the left

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