Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

The diagram represents a uniform bar with length $120\ \text{cm}$ and weight $W$. The bar is supported on a pivot located $40\ \text{cm}$ from the left end of the bar. A load equal to $\frac{W}{2}$ hangs from the right-hand end of the bar. A downward force $F$ is exerted at the left-hand end of the bar so that it remains in equilibrium. What is the magnitude of force $F$?

  • A$\frac{W}{2}$
  • B$W$
  • C$\frac{3W}{2}$
  • D$2W$

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