Answer :
A) The pivot should be positioned at a distance of x = 2.25 m from the adult in order to balance the board while disregarding the bulk of the board.
B) If the board is uniform and weighs 15 kg, the pivot point is x = 2.54 m away from the adult.
We are given;
Mass of adult; M1 = 75 kg
Length of board = 9 m
Mass of child; M2 = 25kg
A) If the mass of the board is ignored, then the pivot point from the adult should be at x.
Consequently, pause to consider the pivot;
75x = 25(9 - x)
75x = 225 - 25x
75x + 25x = 225
100x = 225
x = 225/100
x = 2.25 m
B) The board is described as being uniform and weighing 15 kg.
The focus of action will be this pile of board.
Board center is 9/2 = 4.5 meters.
Now, consider the previous pivot for a second;
75x = 15(4.5 - x) + 25(9 - x)
75x = 67.5 - 15x + 225 - 25x
75x = 67.5 + 225 - 40x
115x = 292.5
x = 292.5/115
x = 2.54 m
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