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We don't have a scale at home and we needed to figure out how much the squash weighed so we can cook it the right amount. What was the solution? This should be easy for anyone who's had our Principles of Engineering course!

The weight is 5lbs and located 10" from the fulcrum. The squash balanced out at 14" from the fulcrum. Why did I choose 10" for the distance of the known weight (why not 1')? How much does the squash weigh?

First satisfactory answer given to me gets an Awesome Point.