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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A rod that is uniform and $200\ \text{cm}$ long is pivoted freely at point $P$. It remains horizontal in equilibrium because a $60\ \text{N}$ weight is connected to the rod by a string that runs over a frictionless pulley. Determine the weight of the rod.

  • A$30\ \text{N}$
  • B$60\ \text{N}$
  • C$80\ \text{N}$
  • D$140\ \text{N}$

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