On a balanced seesaw,a boy three times as heavy as his partner sits
A)1/3 the distance from the fulcrum.
B)less than 1/3 the distance from the fulcrum.
C)more than 1/3 the distance from the fulcrum.

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In a balanced seesaw, the moments on either side of the fulcrum must be equal. If the boy is three times as heavy, he must sit 1/3 the distance from the fulcrum compared to his partner to balance the seesaw.

On a Balanced Seesaw,a Boy Three Times as Heavy as His