Alex (31 kg) and Cassie (20 kg) sit on a 9 metre-long see- saw at the local park. The pivot of the see-saw is in the middle of its length. If Cassie sits at one end of the see- saw, where relative to the other end must Alex sit so the net torque is balanced? (Units: metres)

Alex (31 kg) and Cassie (20 kg) sit on a 9 metre-long see- saw at the local park. The pivot of the see-saw is in the middle of its length. If Cassie sits at one end of the see- saw, where relative to the other end must Alex sit so the net torque is balanced? (Units: metres)

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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