A 200 m bridge span is supported at both ends. The span weighs 100 tonnes. A 30 tonne bus is 50 m from one end of the span. Calculate the supporting force holding the bridge up at the end nearer the bus. Please give your answer to 2 significant figures.
A 200 m bridge span is supported at both ends. The span weighs 100 tonnes. A 30 tonne bus is 50 m from one end of the span. Calculate the supporting force holding the bridge up at the end nearer the bus. Please give your answer to 2 significant figures.
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A 200 m bridge span is supported at both ends. The span weighs 100 tonnes. A
30 tonne bus is 50 m from one end of the span. Calculate the supporting force holding
the bridge up at the end nearer the bus. Please give your answer to 2 significant
figures.
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