A 75 kg diver stands at the edge of a light 6 m diving board that is supported by two pillars 2 m apart. What is the force exerted by the pillar nearer the diver?

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The diver's weight creates a torque about the pillar farther from the diver. The torque must be balanced by the force exerted by the nearer pillar. Calculating the torque and solving for the force gives 2205 N upward.

A 75 Kg Diver Stands at the Edge of a Light