Physics 5054 · O Level · Centre of gravity

Centre of gravity — practice question

A horizontal beam is hinged at X. A mass of $200\,\text{g}$ is placed on the beam, as shown. The beam’s centre of mass is $50\,\text{cm}$ from the beam’s right-hand end. The beam stays balanced. Determine the mass of the beam.

  • A$80\,\text{g}$
  • B$100\,\text{g}$
  • C$400\,\text{g}$
  • D$800\,\text{g}$

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