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On a see saw, two chlidren of masses of 30kg and 50kg are sitting on one side of at distances 2m and 2.5m respectively from its middle. Where should a man of mass 74 kg sit to balance it?

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To solve the problem of balancing the seesaw with the given masses and distances, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Forces and Distances:** - The first child has a mass of 30 kg and is sitting 2 m from the center. - The second child has a mass of 50 kg and is sitting 2.5 m from the center. - The man has a mass of 74 kg, and we need to find the distance (let's call it \( x \)) from the center where he should sit to balance the seesaw. ...
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