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7 July, 20:36

A uniform metre rule of mass 200g is pivoted at 0cm mark. Calculate the force which would be applied vertically up at the 60cm mark to keep the rule horizontal

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  1. 7 July, 21:39
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    There are two forces acting on the ruler: weight pulling down halfway at the 50cm mark, and the upward force at the 60cm mark.

    Sum of the moments about the pivot:

    ∑τ = Iα

    F (0.60) - (0.200) (9.8) (0.50) = 0

    F = 1.63 N
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