Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A diving-board with uniform mass distribution is supported by two fixed rods at points P and Q. A person is standing at the end R of the diving-board, as illustrated. The forces produced by the rods on the board are vertical. The board stays in equilibrium while the person gradually moves from R towards point Q. Which row shows how the forces produced by the rods on the board change?

  • Aforce at P decreases; force at Q decreases
  • Bforce at P decreases; force at Q increases
  • Cforce at P increases; force at Q decreases
  • Dforce at P increases; force at Q increases

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