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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A square board with side length $x$ is suspended freely from a nail P, as illustrated. The board is of uniform thickness and is made from material with uniform density. Another square board, with side length $2x$, is made from the same material and has the same thickness as the first board. This second board is then suspended from a nail Q. Nails P and Q are level with each other. What is the vertical distance between the positions of the centres of gravity of the two boards?

  • A$0$
  • B$\frac{x}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C$x$
  • D$x\sqrt{2}$

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