A rigid beam of length 490 cm and uniform mass 89 kg suspends two masses on...

 

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A rigid beam of length 490 cm and uniform mass 89 kg suspends two masses on light strings at each end as shown in the figure. If mass m₁ = 33 kg and m2 = 49 kg, at what distance x should the pivot be placed such that the beam is balanced? X m1 pivot m2 A rigid beam of length 490 cm and uniform mass 89 kg suspends two masses on light strings at each end as shown in the figure. If mass m₁ = 33 kg and m2 = 49 kg, at what distance x should the pivot be placed such that the beam is balanced? X m1 pivot m2

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