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TheePhysicsStudent
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- Homework Statement
- Hello! I was doing this question from a textbook and I am Unsure why my answer is slightly different to that of the textbook
- Relevant Equations
- M = Fd
SF1 + SF2 =SFT
The problem states explicitly that the forces are assumed to act where the bridge meets the supports. I’d go with the rounding option.TSny said:Also, the support forces at each end might be considered as acting in the middle of the 1-meter width rather than at the edge (dashed):
Yes, I overlooked the comment about the location of the forces. Thanks.Orodruin said:The problem states explicitly that the forces are assumed to act where the bridge meets the supports. I’d go with the rounding option.