A uniform bean HK of length 10m and weighing 200N is supported at both ends as shown above. A man weighing 1000N stands at a point P on the beam. If the reactions at point H an K respectively are 800N and 400N, Then the distance HP is
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A
4m
B
3.5m
C
3m
D
\( 6 \frac{2}{3} \)m
E
7m
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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