On a playground seesaw

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

On a playground seesaw, a child who weighs 300 N sits 2.0 m to the left of the pivot. At what distance from the pivot should a child who weighs 400 N sit on the right side so that the seesaw remains level? Give your answer in meters.

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