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A uniform beam of length l and weight P is balanced on a triangular prism. Does the balance change if one-fourth of the beam is cut *** and placed on top of the shortened end of the beam with the edges together (Fig.)? If the balance does change then what force should be applied and at which end, to restore the balance?

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by kratos
 
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The balance is ****. To restore the balance, it is necessary to apply to the right-hand end of the beam a force F = P/4 equal to the weight of the part cut **.

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