This simulation calculates forces and torques at equilibrium for up to two people standing on a beam. Click and drag sliders to alter values or select a slider and use the left or right arrow keys to change its value step by step.
2.0 ≤ length of beam ≤ 5.0 m 5.0 m
0 ≤ mass of beam ≤ 100 kg 20 kg
0 ≤ beam centre of mass ≤ 5.0 m 2.5 m
0 ≤ mass of person 1 ≤ 150 kg 40 kg
0 ≤ position of person 1 ≤ 5.0 m 1.0 m
0 ≤ mass of person 2 ≤ 150 kg 80 kg
0 ≤ position of person 2 ≤ 5.0 m 4.0 m
0 ≤ position of support A ≤ 5.0 m 0.5 m
0 ≤ position of support B ≤ 5.0 m 4.5 m
gravity 9.8 10 m/s² show forces and torques
calculate torques around A B
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