Problema Solution

A crowbar 25 in. long is pivoted 8in. from the end. What force must be applied at the long end in order o life a 600lb object at the short end?

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(25 - 8 inches)(X lbs) = (8 inches)(600 lbs)


(25 - 8)x = 8*600


by solving we find:


x = 282.35 lbs


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force of 282.35 lbs must be applied at the long end.