Two masses, m1 = 9 kg and m2 = 3 kg, are placed at the 60-cm…

Two masses, m1 = 9 kg and m2 = 3 kg, are placed at the 60-cm and 100-cm marks of a meter stick, respectively.  The meter stick has no mass and it is free to rotate about a frictionless pivot at the 0-cm end.  The meter stick is released from rest in the horizontal position.  What is the magnitude of the initial linear acceleration of m1? (Select closest answer)

A woman who weighs 400 N stands on an uniform board that wei…

A woman who weighs 400 N stands on an uniform board that weights 500 N and is 10 m long.   The board is supported at points A and B.  The support force at B is twice the support force at A.  How far from the left end is the woman standing?  (Select closest answer)