Equilibrium: A light board that is 10 m long is supported by two sawhorses, one at one end of the board and a second at the midpoint. A 40-N weight is placed between the two sawhorses, 3.0 m from the end and 2.0 m from the center. What magnitude forces do the sawhorses exert on the board?

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16 N at the end, 24 N at the midpoint

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