Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

The diagram depicts a uniform metre rule with its pivot at the $30\,\text{cm}$ mark. The rule is in equilibrium when a weight of $6.0\,\text{N}$ is suspended from the zero mark and a weight of $2.0\,\text{N}$ is suspended from the $70\,\text{cm}$ mark. What is the weight of the rule?

  • A$2.0\,\text{N}$
  • B$5.0\,\text{N}$
  • C$6.0\,\text{N}$
  • D$13.0\,\text{N}$

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