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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A rod that is not uniform has a mass of $100\,\text{g}$ and a length of $50\,\text{cm}$. A chain supports it at its midpoint. Equilibrium is maintained by suspending a mass of $60\,\text{g}$ from the right-hand end, as shown. The centre of gravity of the rod is at a distance $d$ from its left-hand end. What is the value of $d$?

  • A$10\,\text{cm}$
  • B$15\,\text{cm}$
  • C$25\,\text{cm}$
  • D$40\,\text{cm}$

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