3 A uniform plank, of length 8 metres, has mass 30 kg . The plank is supported in equilibrium in a horizontal position by two smooth supports at the points \(A\) and \(B\), as shown in the diagram. A block, of mass 20 kg , is placed on the plank at point \(A\).
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- Draw a diagram to show the forces acting on the plank.
- Show that the magnitude of the force exerted on the plank by the support at \(B\) is \(19.2 g\) newtons.
- Find the magnitude of the force exerted on the plank by the support at \(A\).
- Explain how you have used the fact that the plank is uniform in your solution.