Question 8

A uniform plank PQ of length 8m and mass 10kg is supported horizontally at the end P and at point R, 3 metres from Q. A boy of mass 20 kg walks along the plank starting from P. If the plank is in equilibrium, calculate the 

(a) reactions at P and R when he walked 1.5 metres;

(b) distance he had walked when the two reactions are equal;

(c) distance he walked before the plank tips over.

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Further Mathematics
Year
2010
Question no.
#8
Type
Theory

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