A uniform plank XY is supported by two equal 120-N forces at X and Y, as shown.The support at X is then moved to Z (half-way to the plank center).The supporting forces at Y and Z are then: A)F_Y= 240 N, F_Z = 120 N B)F_Y= 200 N, F_Z = 40 N C)F_Y= 40 N, F_Z = 200 N D)F_Y= 80 N, F_Z = 160 N E)F_Y= 160 N, F_Z = 80 N

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The Answer of A uniform plank XY is supported by two equal 120-N forces at X and Y, as shown.The support at X is then moved to Z (half-way to the plank center).The supporting forces at Y and Z are then: A)F_Y= 240 N, F_Z = 120 N B)F_Y= 200 N, F_Z = 40 N C)F_Y= 40 N, F_Z = 200 N D)F_Y= 80 N, F_Z = 160 N E)F_Y= 160 N, F_Z = 80 N

A Uniform Plank XY Is Supported by Two Equal 120-N