Question

B) If the actual counterweight fitted to this boom was

Answer 1

Answer:

50 N

4.2 N

Explanation:

i) The force needed to balance the boom is 2400 N.  If the weight of the counterbalance is 2350 N, then the downward force the park attendant must apply is 50 N.

ii) When the boom is resting on the end support, the normal force is:

∑τ = Iα

-W (0.50) + F (3.0) − N (6.0) = 0

-0.50 W + 3.0 F = 6.0 N

N = (-0.50 W + 3.0 F) / 6.0

N = (-0.50 × 2350 + 3.0 × 400) / 6.0

N ≈ 4.2