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A uniform plank of wood of mass 32 kg and length 4.0 m is used to cross a ditch. In the ditch is a rock, which is used to support the plank horizontally 0.80 m from one end. The other end is supported by the bank. Calculate the rock's supporting force.

We need to calculate moments about a point through which one of the forces is acting. I choose the bank support point. At this point, 

moments are caused by the weight of the plank acting at its ce...

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Answered by Ricardo S. Physics tutor
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What conditions are required for simple harmonic motion?

Acceleration is directly proportional to the displacement from the position of equilibrium. Also the resultant force is therefore also directly proportional to this displacement, and the resultant force a...

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Answered by William C. Physics tutor
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In most transformers, why is the power output is less than the power input.

As some energy is lost as heat/sound meaning the transformer is not 100% efficient

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Answered by Ethan B. Physics tutor
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Is light the fastest? if no, then explain quantum entanglement!

No, light is not the fastest travelling thing in this universe and quantum entanglement fully supports my openion. It is interesting to note that every light sorce converges to a point source as we move a...

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Answered by Prashant .. Physics tutor
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What does it mean to 'earth' something?

When you earth a charged object you're creating a physical path between this object and the ground so it loses its charge. To begin with the object is charged due to having extra or fewer free electrons. ...

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Answered by Rhiannon J. Physics tutor
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