Answer:
x = 9.32 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
For this exercise we have an applied torque and the bar is in equilibrium, which is why we use the endowment equilibrium equation
Suppose the counterclockwise turn is positive, let's set our reference frame at the left end of the bar
- W l / 2 - W_{child} x + N₂ l = 0
x =
1)
now let's use the expression for translational equilibrium
N₁ - W - W_(child) + N₂ = 0
indicate that N₂ = 4 N₁
we substitute
N₁ - W - W_child + 4 N₁ = 0
5 N₁ -W - W_{child} = 0
N₁ = ( W + W_{child}) / 5
we calculate
N₁ = (450 + 250) / 5
N₁ = 140 N
we calculate with equation 1
x = -250 1.50 + 4 140 3) / 140
x = 9.32 cm