Edexcel M1 2016 June — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2016
SessionJune
TopicMoments

6. A non-uniform plank \(A B\) has length 6 m and mass 30 kg . The plank rests in equilibrium in a horizontal position on supports at the points \(S\) and \(T\) of the plank where \(A S = 0.5 \mathrm {~m}\) and \(T B = 2 \mathrm {~m}\). When a block of mass \(M \mathrm {~kg}\) is placed on the plank at \(A\), the plank remains horizontal and in equilibrium and the plank is on the point of tilting about \(S\). When the block is moved to \(B\), the plank remains horizontal and in equilibrium and the plank is on the point of tilting about \(T\). The distance of the centre of mass of the plank from \(A\) is \(d\) metres. The block is modelled as a particle and the plank is modelled as a non-uniform rod. Find
  1. the value of \(d\),
  2. the value of \(M\).
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