(a) Explanation Given info: The distance between the two scales is 2.50 m , the value of the force at the left side of the scale is 435 N and the value of the force at the right side of the scale is 183 N . The two forces acting upwards and the weight of the body is acting downward. The net vertical force is, F 1 + F 2 − m g = 0 Here, F 1 is the force at the left side of the scale. F 2 is the force at the right side of the scale. m is the mass of the student. g is the acceleration due to gravity. Substitute 435 N for F 1 , 183 N for F 2 and 9 (b) To determine The distance from student's head to her center of mass.

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