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A metre rule is pivoted at its mid-point with a vertical force of 10N hanging from the ...

A metre rule is pivoted at its mid-point with a vertical force of 10N hanging from the distance 30cm from the mid-point. At what distance must a 15N force hang to balance the ruler horizontally?
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  • A 30cm
  • B 10cm
  • C 20cm
  • D 25m
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Clockwise moment = Anti-clockwise moment
10 x 30 = 15 x X
X = 20cm

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