Betty sits 9 feet from the fulcrum and weighs 100 pounds. How far should Ginger sit if she weighs 125 pounds?

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Arled · Answer 1 · 2023-08-26T13:08:07+0000

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7.2 feet

Explanation:

Torque is calculated by T=Frsin(theta). Betty's total torque is 9 x 1000 (mg) = 9000. Since ginger weighs 125 pounds, 9000 = (125 x 10) x r. Solve for r and get 7.2 feet.

Betty sits 9 feet from the fulcrum and weighs 100 pounds. How far should Ginger sit if she weighs 125 pounds?

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