Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

The diagram represents a wooden beam $PQ$ fixed to a wall with a pivot at $P$ and held level by a vertical rope fastened at $Q$. A box has been positioned on the beam. Which changes must decrease the tension in the rope at $Q$?

  • ADecrease the mass of the box and move it towards $P$.
  • BDecrease the mass of the box and move it towards $Q$.
  • CIncrease the mass of the box and move it towards $P$.
  • DIncrease the mass of the box and move it towards $Q$.

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