Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 13 · Question 12

A student states that: 'If an object is in equilibrium, the sum of the clockwise moments about a point X is equal to the sum of the anticlockwise moments about a point Y.' Which condition would make the student's statement correct?

1. AEither X or Y is the centre of gravity of the object.
2. BEither X or Y is the pivot of the object.
3. CX and Y are at opposite ends of the object.
4. DX and Y are the same point on the object.

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