Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 13

A uniform diving board is held by two fixed rods at points P and Q. A person stands at end R of the diving board, as shown. The forces exerted by the rods on the board are vertical. The board remains in equilibrium as the person slowly moves towards point Q from end R. Which row describes the changes to the magnitudes of the forces exerted by the rods on the board?

1. Aforce at P decreases, force at Q decreases
2. Bforce at P decreases, force at Q increases
3. Cforce at P increases, force at Q decreases
4. Dforce at P increases, force at Q increases

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