Who is carrying the most weight
- georgeswanke
- Aug 25
- 1 min read
The man carrying the most weight is Man 1.Â
Explanation:
Leverage and Torque: The heavy sack is attached to the lower pole, which acts as a lever.
Proximity to Load: Man 1 is positioned much closer to where the sack is suspended on the lower pole compared to Man 2.
Weight Distribution: In a lever system, the person closer to the load bears a greater share of the weight due to the principle of leverage and torque – a shorter lever arm requires more force to maintain equilibrium.
Reduced Burden on Others: While Man 2 and Man 3 are also involved in supporting the system (Man 2 helps Man 1 with the lower pole and Man 3 shares the load of the upper pole with Man 2), the direct and significant proximity of the heavy load to Man 1 means he is bearing the primary and largest portion of its weight