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A73 kg man stands on a level bridge of length L. He is at distance L/4 from one end. The bridge is uniform and weighs 2.7kN what are the magnitudes of the vertical forces on the bridge from its supports at?

(a) The end farther from him and

(b) The nearer end?

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