Physics, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780134020853

Author: James S. Walker

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 11, Problem 82GP

Flats Versus Heels A woman might wear a pair of flat shoes to work during the day as in Figure 11-61 (a), but a pair of high heels Figure 11-61 (b), when going out for the evening. Assume that each foot supports half her weight. w = W/2 = 279 N, and that the forces exerted by the floor on her feet occur at the points A and B in both figures. Find the forces F_A (point A) and F_B (point B) for (a) flat shoes and (b) high heels. (c) How have the high heels changed the weight distribution between the woman’s heels and toes?

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