Question

a) Calculate the forces FA and FB that the supports exert on the diving board of the figure(Figure 1) when a 55kg person stands at its tip. Ignore the weight of the board. Assume that x-axis points upward

b) Calculate the forces FA and FB that the supports exert on the diving board when a 55kg person stands at its tip. Take into account the board's mass of 32kg . Assume the board's CG is at its center.

Answer 1

Part a

The value of the forces ${F_{\rm{A}}}{\rm{ and }}{F_{\rm{B}}}$ is 1617 N and 2156 N.

Part b

The value of the forces ${F_{\rm{A}}}{\rm{ and }}{F_{\rm{B}}}$ is 1979.6 N and 2783.2 N.