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

Turning effects of forces — practice question

The diagram represents a uniform bar with mass $M$ and length $L$ supported on a pivot positioned a distance $x$ from end X. A mass $m$ is put on the bar at a distance $y$ from the pivot so that the bar remains in equilibrium. What expression gives $y$?

  • A$\frac{xM}{m}$
  • B$\frac{M}{m}(L-x)$
  • C$\frac{M}{2m}(L-2x)$
  • D$\frac{1}{m}(Lm-xM)$

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