Question

Imagine you built a footbridge, using a for your cat across a stream that is 3.0 m wide, using a an old board. The stream bank on either side is 10cm above the water. The cat weighs 40N.

Lets say the board measures 4cm X 8cm and the wood has Youngs modulus of 500 MPa and a tensile strength of 200 MPa.

How much will the board bend when the cat is halfway across?

Is it possible for the cat to cross the stream on the board without getting wet?

Answer 1

The cat is safely able to cross the boatd. Thank you.please like the answer.ASAP