Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

A student works out the weight W of a metal block by using a 1.5 N load and a uniform metre ruler.
(a)[4]

Calculate the weight W of the metal block. In your answer, use the principle of moments.

(b)[3]

Calculate the pressure on the ground caused by the block in the position shown in Fig. 3.2.

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