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6. A uniform rod of mass 500. g is used as a balance. We want to balance a 2.00-kg weight on
the left end by a 750.g weight on the right end.
(a) How far from the left end should the fulcrum be placed if the rod is 1.00 m long?
(b) What is the normal force of the fulcrum on the rod?

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