SOLUTION: A uniform wooden beam 10 m long and weigh- ing 200 N is used to support a load of 300 N on the left end, and 500 N on the right end. Deter- mine the center of gravity if another lo

Question 1198558: A uniform wooden beam 10 m long and weigh- ing 200 N is used to support a load of 300 N on the left end, and 500 N on the right end. Deter- mine the center of gravity if another load of 80 N is added 2 m from the left end.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The problem's wording is incorrect.

To be correct, instead of announced loads it should refer to adequate masses, located where the loads are described.

The given loads are irrelevant to the position of the center of gravity.

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