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A mass of 6.8 kg was placed 50 cm away from the fulcrum. Balance the beam using using a 3kg mass and 4kg mass, and find their respective positions. Show solution.

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A mass of 6.8 kg was placed 50 cm away from the fulcrum. Balance the beam using using a
3kg mass and 4kg mass, and find their respective positions. Show solution.
Note:
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3 kg
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4 kg
t = F *L
T = 0
Balance using 3kg and 4kg
0 cm
50 cm
+
6.8 kg

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