2007-08-21 23:34:01 · 7 answers · asked by aljo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Counterbalance.
The weight of the arm cantilevered out at a distance balances the heavy weight of the pail, just as a light person sitting farther out on a seesaw can balance a heavy person sitting closer to the fulcrum.
The formula is:
W1D1 = W2D2
2007-08-21 23:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by jsardi56 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple.... to balance the side that isn't holding the pail of water..
2007-08-22 06:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would presume it is to help you keep your balance, the extra leverage your arm's weight gets form being horizontal would help to act against the additional weight on the opposite arm which may otherwise unbalance you.
2007-08-22 06:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by Danny M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not be silly enough to get tricked into carrying around all that water.
2007-08-22 06:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by xxx000au 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to counter balance the weight pulling down
2007-08-26 04:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by mmc22a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B A L A N C E.
2007-08-22 06:37:57 · answer #6 · answered by wise old sage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
balance
2007-08-22 06:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by Edward J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋