Answer:
Explanation:
There will be reaction force by each vertical post on horizontal plank . Let it be R₁ and R₂ . R₁ is reaction force by the post nearer to woman
Taking torque of all forces about the end far away from the woman
Torque by reaction force = R₁ x 5.5
= 5.5 R₁ upwards
Torque by weight of woman in opposite direction , downwards
= - 804 x ( 5.5 - 1.55 )
= - 3175.8
Torque by weight of the plank in opposite direction , downwards .
= - 27 x 5.5 / 2
= - 74.25
Torque by R₂ will be zero as it passes through the point about which torque is being taken .
Total torque
= 5.5 R₁ - - 3175.8 - - 74.25 = 0 ( For equilibrium )
5.5 R₁ = 3250
R₁ = 590.9 N .
