Q.2 Static Equilibrium and Torque
A uniform beam of length 7.60 m and weight 450 N is carried by two co-workers, Sam and Joe. Sam is 1.0 m from the left end of the beam; Joe is 2.0 m from the right end of the beam. Write an equation for vertical forces on the beam. Write an equation for the counterclockwise torques where Sam is the fulcrum. Write an equation for the counterclockwise torques where Joe is the fulcrum. Determine the force that each person exerts on the beam. Check your answer with your condition in part a.