Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2017 · Paper 11 · Question 13

A uniform horizontal footbridge is 12 m long and weighs 4000 N. It rests on two supports X and Y as shown. A man of weight 600 N is a distance of 4 m from support X. What is the upward force on the footbridge from support X?

1. A2200 N
2. B2300 N
3. C2400 N
4. D2600 N

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