Physics · May / June 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 12
A crane has a 5800 N counterweight positioned 2.3 m from the tower along a horizontal jib. The centre of gravity P of the crane jib is marked. What is the horizontal distance between the 2300 N load and P so that there is no moment about P?
- A0.91 m
- B3.5 m
- C5.8 m
- D8.1 m
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Correct answer: C. 5.8 m
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