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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

A uniform rigid beam with length $3.2\,\text{m}$ is supported on a pivot at its midpoint. As illustrated, two children are positioned at opposite ends of the beam. One child has mass $24\,\text{kg}$, while the other has mass $36\,\text{kg}$. Because the heavier child makes one end of the beam rest permanently on the ground, the beam is inclined at an angle of $20^{\circ}$ to the horizontal ground. Calculate the moment of the weight of the $24\,\text{kg}$ child about the pivot.

  • A$72\,\text{N m}$
  • B$130\,\text{N m}$
  • C$350\,\text{N m}$
  • D$380\,\text{N m}$

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