Question: Sam ( 4 7 . 3 7 kg ) and Alex ( 8 0 . 8 kg ) sit on opposite ends of a see

Sam (47.37 kg) and Alex (80.8 kg) sit on opposite ends of a see-saw as shown in the figure. Determine the angular acceleration (rad/s^2) of the see-saw if Sam sits 1.33 m and Alex sits 2.45 m from the pivot. The see-saw board has a moment of inertia of 22.0 kgm2 about the pivot, and treat Sam & Alex as point masses at their distance from the center pivot to determine their moments of inertia (I = mk2, where k = distance from pivot). Include a FBD as practice and to assist in your solution (does not have to be submitted).
Consider/hint: why does the moment of force from the see-saw board not have to be considered but the board's moment of inertia does?
Consider/hint: if Alex wanted to increase acceleration of the see-saw, would it be better to increase his mass by 10% or increase his distance from the pivot by 10%?
Consider/hint: how would variables (Fg, moment arms, moments of force, moments of inertia of Sam, Alex, the board, vertical force acting on the board from the pivot, angular acceleration) change if 1) the distances of Sam & Alex were halved; 2) Sam & Alex swapped to the other side, either at their original or at the other's distance?

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