Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture - Problems - Page 253: 14

Answer

The closest he can get to the edge is .282 meters

Work Step by Step

Let x be the distance from the edge of the table to the person. We sum the torques about the leg closest to the edge; $(+ \circlearrowleft) \sum \tau =0$ $24kg*9.8m/s^2*.60m-66kg*9.8m/s^2(.5m-x)=0$ $24kg*9.8m/s^2*.60m-66kg*9.8m/s^2*.5m+x*66kg*9.8m/s^2=0$ $x=\frac{-24kg*9.8m/s^2*.60m+66kg*9.8m/s^2*.5m}{66kg*9.8m/s^2} $ $x\approx.282m $
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