Physics help: If X weighs 1000N and stands in the middle of a board weighing 200N and the ends of the board ?

Question

rest on bathroom scales, what would be the correct weight reading on each scale?

Is it 600 N each?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Yes, if the board spans the scales evenly, and X is in the middle, the weight will be evenly distributed. However, if there is a large gap between the scales, the board will act like a lever arm, and each scale will register a greater weight.

Edit: Forget that last part. I was thinking of something else.