Solve the problem.
-The weight that a horizontal beam can support varies inversely as the length of the beam. Suppose that a 10-m beam can support 560 kg. How many kilograms can a 2-m beam support?
A) 0.0004 kg
B) 0.0357 kg
C) 28 kg
D) 2800 kg

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The weight a beam can support is inversely proportional to its length, meaning if the length is halved, the weight it can support is doubled, and vice versa. Given a 10-m beam supports 560 kg, for a 2-m beam (which is 1/5 the length of the 10-m beam), the weight it can support would be 560 kg * 5 = 2800 kg.

Solve the Problem. -The Weight That a Horizontal Beam Can Support Varies Inversely