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Homework Statement
A diving board of length L is supported at a point a distance x from the end, and a diver weighing w_1 stands at the free end . The diving board is of uniform cross section and weighs w_2.
Find the force at the support point.
The Attempt at a Solution
I used the torque = 0 equation since this has to be an equilibrium, which also means the sum off all forces = 0 as well.
Net Torque=F_Support(x)-W_2(L/2)-W1(L-x) = 0
then
F_support = W_2(L/2)+W_1(L-x)/x
but that isn't correct