Torque is a force that produces a rotation. In a seesaw, the torque is the weight of an object times its
distance from the fulcrum. Clockwise torques are negative, and counterclockwise torques are positive.
To balance the seesaw, the sum of all torques must be 0.
12. The woman is on the left side of the seesaw, 60 inches from the fulcrum. The daughter and son both
get on the right side. The son sits 60 inches from the fulcrum. Where should the daughter sit to balance
the seesaw? Explain your reasoning and show your work. (6 points: 3 points for the location of the
daughter and 3 points for the explanation)
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