Answer to Question #20132 in Calculus for boaz

Question

Notes: the toothpick bridge can hold upto 5lbs for 5 second and No part of the bridge may extend more than 10 cm below the surface on which the bridge is seated

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Imagine your wieght (5 lb) is 5 cm from one end, 25 cm from one end, 30 cm from one end, and 40 cm from one end. Find the forces the bridge applies to the supports under these conditions. Show your calculations using the cross product.