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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

An unknown mass and a $1.00\,\text{kg}$ mass are attached to the two opposite ends of a bar. The bar has negligible mass and a total length of $30.0\,\text{cm}$. The bar is in equilibrium when it is supported by a pivot located $20.0\,\text{cm}$ from the unknown mass, as shown. Determine the unknown mass.

  • A$333\,\text{g}$
  • B$500\,\text{g}$
  • C$667\,\text{g}$
  • D$1000\,\text{g}$

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