Three children are playing on a seesaw. The largest child has a mass of 50 kg and sits on the right side of the seesaw 0.9 m from the fulcrum. The middle child has a mass of 40 kg and sits on the left side of the seesaw 2.5 m from the fulcrum. Where does the smallest child, who has a mass of 25 kg, need to sit in order to balance the seesaw?

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Torque

Torque is the rotational equivalent of linear force in physics and mechanics. Based on the course of study, it is also known as the moment of force, rotational force, or turning effect.