Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 345: 11e

Answer

left pedestral is being stretched.

Work Step by Step

İf this system is in equilibrium then the total torque is zero. Lets look at the total torque acting on point B (shown in the picture); the torque created by weight of diver is clockwise so torque created by left pedestal mus be in counterclockwise direction. That is why the force acting on the board by the left pedestal is directed downward. So that means that the left pedestal is being stretched.
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