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5) 2 Children of masses 10kg and 15kg are playing on a seesaw of length L. The 10 kg child is sitting on one end. In order to balance the seesaw, at what distance from the pivot point should the 15 kg child sit? (1) L/2 (2) L/3 (3) L/4 (4) L/5

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          5) 2 Children of masses 10kg and 15kg are playing
on   
    a seesaw of length L. The 10 kg
child is sitting on 
    one end. In order to balance the
seesaw, at what   
    distance from the pivot point
should the 15 kg    
    child sit?
     (1) L/2
     (2) L/3
     (3) L/4
     (4) L/5

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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Solved by Expert Jeff Vermeire

04/10/2022

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Step 1: Write the equation for the sum of forces in the vertical direction to find the distance at which the 15 kg child should sit in order to balance the seesaw. Show more…

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5) 2 Children of masses 10kg and 15kg are playing on a seesaw of length L. The 10 kg child is sitting on one end. In order to balance the seesaw, at what distance from the pivot point should the 15 kg child sit? (1) L/2 (2) L/3 (3) L/4 (4) L/5