Answer:
1.33 m
Explanation:
Tom weighs 600 N and is 2 meters from the pivot. So his moment is:
τ = Fr
τ = (600 N) (2 m)
τ = 1200 Nm
To balance the see-saw, Jeremy must create an equal and opposite moment.
τ = Fr
1200 Nm = (900 N) r
r = 1.33 m
So Jeremy must sit 1.33 m from the pivot on the other side.
