FIGURE 12-1 -A Massive Uniform Beam Is Supported in Equilibrium by Two

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 12-1
-A massive uniform beam is supported in equilibrium by two fulcrums as shown in Fig. 12-1. Which fulcrum applied the greater magnitude force to the beam?

A) the right fulcrum
B) the left fulcrum
C) The answer depends on the length of the beam.
D) The answer depends on the mass of the beam.
E) Both fulcrums apply the same force.