Answer:
x = 2 meters.
Explanation:
Let the position (distance) of fulcrum to the load be x.
Given the following data;
Load = 40 kg
Effort (force) = 40 Newton
Effort arm = 4 - x
To find the position of the fulcrum, we would use the expression;
Effort * effort arm = load * load arm
40 * (4 - x) = 40 * x
160 - 40x = 40x
160 = 40x + 40x
160 = 80x
x = 160/80
x = 2 meters
Therefore, the position (distance) of fulcrum to the load is 2 meters.
