In the figure, the center of gravity (CG) of the pole held by the pole vaulter is 1.95 m from the left hand, and the hands are 0.725 m apart. The mass of the pole is 5.0 kg. Calculate the magnitude of the force, in newtons, exerted by his left hand.

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In the figure, the center of gravity (CG) of the pole held by the pole vaulter is 1.95 m from the left hand, and the hands are 0.725 m apart. The mass of the pole is 5.0 kg.

Calculate the magnitude of the force, in newtons, exerted by his left hand. 

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