An artist is creating a gigantic mobile using old cars. On one end of the mobile, a 2100 lb Plymoth is suspended 30 feet from th

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An artist is creating a gigantic mobile using old cars. On one end of the mobile, a 2100 lb Plymoth is suspended 30 feet from th

e fulcrum. In order for the mobile to be balanced, where should the artist suspend a 1400 lb Volkswagon?
a
20 feet from the fulcrum

b
7 feet from the fulcrum

c
45 feet from the fulcrum

d
on the fulcrum

Engineering

2 answers:

ozzi · Answer 1 · 2022-06-06T04:23:34+03:00

Answer:

c 45 feet from the fulcrum

Explanation:

The moment at the fulcrum must be the same for each car. If the distance is d, then the artist must have ...

(2100 lb)(30 ft) = (1400 lb)(d)

2100·30/1400 ft = d = 45 ft

The Volkswagen should be 45 ft from the fulcrum.

Tresset [83] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-06T06:21:33+03:00

Answer:

<h2> C. 45 feet from the fulcrum</h2>

That artist should suspend a 1400 lb/pounds Volkswagen.