A non-uniform plank XY XY\,XY has length 4 m and mass 10 kg. The plank is held in a horizontal position by two vertical light inextensible ropes attached at X X\,X and ZZZ, where XZ=3XZ = 3XZ=3 m.
Given that the tension in the rope at X X\,X is four times the tension in the rope at ZZZ.
Find the tension in the rope at ZZZ.
Find the distance of the centre of mass from XXX.
54 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Moments, covering 4.1 Moments, 4.2 Resultant Moments, 4.3 Equilibrium, 4.4 Centres of Mass, and 4.5 Tilting. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.