A beam is in balance when the turning effects cancel: τ = F·d = m·g·d on each side must be equal (Στ = 0). Drag the masses (or use the sliders) — bigger mass or longer arm means more torque and the beam tips that way.
Status
BALANCED
net torque Στ = 0.00 N·m
Left torque τ1
23.5 N·m
Right torque τ2
23.5 N·m
Net torque Στ
0.00 N·m
Support force N
58.9 N
Left mass m12.0 kg
Left distance d11.2 m
Right mass m23.0 kg
Right distance d20.8 m
g = 9.81 m/s² · beam mass = 1.0 kg (uniform, centred on pivot) · balance when τ1 = τ2