A 55 kg diver stands at the end of a 28 kgspringboard, as shown in the figure. T

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A 55 kg diver stands at the end of a 28 kgspringboard, as shown in the figure. The board is attached to a hinge at the left end but simply rests on the right support.(Figure 1)

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What is the magnitude of the vertical force exerted by the hinge on the board?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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A 55 kg diver stands at the end of a 28 kgspringboard, as shown in the figure. The board is attached to a hinge at the left end but simply rests on the right support.(Figure 1)

Part A

What is the magnitude of the vertical force exerted by the hinge on the board?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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Explanation / Answer

here,

mass of the diver , m = 55 kg

mass of spring board , m' = 28 kg

let the magnitude of the vertical force be f

taking moment of force about the pivot point

m * g * ( 1.5) - f * 1.5 = 0

f = 55 * 9.8 = 539 N

the magnitude of the vertical force is 539 N

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