Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

Students X and Y are seated on a seesaw. Student X weighs $400\,\text{N}$ and student Y weighs $600\,\text{N}$. The seesaw is balanced in equilibrium. Which statement gives the correct reason why the seesaw is in equilibrium?

  • AThe resultant force is zero and the resultant moment is zero.
  • BThe resultant force is $200\,\text{N}$ and the resultant moment is zero.
  • CThe sum of the downward forces is zero and the resultant moment is zero.
  • DThe total downward force is $1000\,\text{N}$ and the resultant moment is $200\,\text{N m}$.

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