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Physics for Scientists & Engineers

by Douglas C. Giancoli
Volume 1, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008

Chapter 12: Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture

"CHAPTER-OPENING QUESTIONS - Guess now!
The diving board shown here is held by two supports at A and B. Which statement is true about the forces exerted on the diving board at A and B?
(a) Fa is down, Fb is up, and Fb is larger than Fa.
(b) Both forces are up and Fb is larger than Fa.
(c) Fa is down, Fb is up, and Fa is larger than Fb.
(d) Both forces are down and approximately equal.
(e) Fb is down, Fa is up, and they are equal."

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