College Physics
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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics
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Problem 23PE: If a marathon runner averages 9.5 mi/h, how long does it take him or her to run a 26.22-mi marathon?
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A child of weight 30 kg (m2) walks along a uniform board of weight 10 kg (m1) and length = 10 m.  The board is supported by two legs (symmetry to the center) with negligible weight shown in the figure.

How close (i.e. find x) could the child walk to the right end before the board flips (in m)?

1.5m
m.g
1,0
m.g
Transcribed Image Text:1.5m m.g 1,0 m.g
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