Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Equilibrium and Elasticity - Problems - Page 348: 32b

Answer

The normal force on each rear wheel is $~~2400~N$

Work Step by Step

We can choose a rotation axis at the front tires and consider the torque about this axis. We can find the total normal force on the rear wheels: $\sum~\tau = 0$ $L~F_N - d~mg = 0$ $F_N = \frac{d~mg}{L}$ $F_N = \frac{(1.8~m)~(11,000~N)}{4.2~m}$ $F_N = 4714~N$ Since the normal force on each rear wheel is $\frac{F_N}{2}$, the normal force on each rear wheel is $~~2400~N$
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