Equilibrium with Multiple Supports
15. Rotational Equilibrium / Equilibrium with Multiple Supports / Problem 3
A group of amateur engineers wants to find the center of mass of a person using a simple experiment. They set up a 3-meter-long, 6 kg wooden plank horizontally, placing one end on a scale and the other end on a support. A 55 kg participant lays down on the plank, positioning their feet above the support. The engineers read the scale and observe that it measures a mass of 22 kg. Determine the distance from the participant's feet to their center of mass.
![Diagram showing a plank with a person laying on it, scale measuring weight, and pivot point for equilibrium analysis.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/509371f2df3ee5bd-1681928952976.jpg)
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