Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

The diagram represents a wooden beam with weight $20\,\text{N}$. Its centre of mass is marked $M$. A pivot is positioned at one end of the beam. An upward force, $F$, holds the beam in a horizontal position. What is the magnitude of $F$?

  • A$12\,\text{N}$
  • B$20\,\text{N}$
  • C$30\,\text{N}$
  • D$33\,\text{N}$

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