Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 13

A rigid rod XY has negligible mass and length 75 cm. The rod is suspended from a fixed point P by a string attached to end X. An object of mass 11 kg is suspended by a string that is attached to the rod at a distance of 25 cm from end X, as shown. Which vertically upward force acting on end Y of the rod would hold the rod horizontally in equilibrium?

1. A3.7 N
2. B33 N
3. C36 N
4. D320 N

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