The beam's weight is 1200 N. What is the upward force exerted by Joe?

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**Problem Statement:**

The beam's weight is 1200 N. What is the upward force exerted by Joe?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram shows two people, Sam and Joe, carrying a horizontal beam. Sam is on the left, and Joe is on the right. The beam is supported at two points:
- The distance from Sam to the left end of the beam is labeled as \( L/8 \).
- The distance from Joe to the right end of the beam is labeled as \( L/4 \).
- The total length of the beam is labeled as \( L \).

**Options for the Answer:**

- Cannot determine from information given
- 720 N
- 800 N
- 480 N
- 600 N
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** The beam's weight is 1200 N. What is the upward force exerted by Joe? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram shows two people, Sam and Joe, carrying a horizontal beam. Sam is on the left, and Joe is on the right. The beam is supported at two points: - The distance from Sam to the left end of the beam is labeled as \( L/8 \). - The distance from Joe to the right end of the beam is labeled as \( L/4 \). - The total length of the beam is labeled as \( L \). **Options for the Answer:** - Cannot determine from information given - 720 N - 800 N - 480 N - 600 N
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