A gymnast with mass m1 = 47 kg is on a balance beam that sits on (but is not attached to) two supports. The beam has a mass m2 = 120 kg and length L = 5 m. Each support is 1/3 of the way from each end. Initially the gymnast stands at the left end of the beam.
A gymnast with mass m1 = 47 kg is on a balance beam that sits on (but is not attached to) two supports. The beam has a mass m2 = 120 kg and length L = 5 m. Each support is 1/3 of the way from each end. Initially the gymnast stands at the left end of the beam.
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Transcribed Image Text:A gymnast with mass m1 = 47 kg is on a balance beam that sits on (but is not attached
to) two supports. The beam has a mass m2 = 120 kg and length L = 5 m. Each support is
1/3 of the way from each end. Initially the gymnast stands at the left end of the beam.
Transcribed Image Text:Now the gymnast (not holding any additional mass) walks directly above the right
support.
What is the force the left support exerts on the beam?
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5) What is the force the right support exerts on the beam?
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