Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Turning effects of forces

Turning effects of forces — practice question

The diagram illustrates a crane holding up a load $L$. A mass is used to supply a balancing load $W$. The load is positioned so that the system is in exact equilibrium, with $Wx = Ly$. The ground exerts a reaction force $R$. The distance $x$ remains unchanged. If the load is shifted further outward so that the distance $y$ increases, and the crane still does not topple, which statement is correct?

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