An irregularly shaped object that is 10 m long is placed with each end on a scale. If the scale on the right reads $96 \mathrm {~N}$ while the scale on the left reads $71 \mathrm {~N}$ how far from the left end is the center of gravity of this object?
A)5.7 m
B)7.4 m
C)4.3 m
D)14 m

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The center of gravity can be found using the principle of moments: $71 \times x = 96 \times (10 - x)$. Solving for $x$, we get $x = 5.7 \, \text{m}$.

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An Irregularly Shaped Object That Is 10 M Long Is $96 \mathrm {~N}$