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26 October, 10:04

A 1000-N boulder on the right end of a seesaw is raised when the left end of the seesaw is pushed downward. If both ends of the seesaw are equal distances from the fulcrum, then to raise the boulder, the left end should be pushed downward with a minimum force of

a. 500 N

b. 750 N.

c. more than 1000 N.

d. 1000 N.

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  1. 26 October, 11:20
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    d. 1000 N.

    Explanation:

    For the seesaw to be in equilibrium the moment on left of the fulcrum and the moment to the right of the fulcrum must be equal.

    Let L be the distance on either side of fulcrum at which the boulder is kept

    F be the minimum force used to pushdown the left end

    According to principle

    L*1000 = L*F

    F = 1000 N

    Hence option D is correct
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