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Physics · May / June 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 10

5054Turning effect of forces

Two objects X and Y are suspended from a uniform rod, pivoted at its centre. The rod is in equilibrium. Which statement about X and Y is correct?

  1. AThe mass of X is 0.4 times the mass of Y.
  2. BThe mass of X is 2.5 times the mass of Y.
  3. CThe mass of X is 3.5 times the mass of Y.
  4. DThe mass of X is equal to the mass of Y.

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Correct answer: B. The mass of X is 2.5 times the mass of Y.

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