A beam of uniform mass is supported at its midpoint and kept in balance by three weights, as illustrated. What is the value of distance $x$?
- A$17.5\,\text{cm}$
- B$22.5\,\text{cm}$
- C$35.0\,\text{cm}$
- D$37.5\,\text{cm}$
Physics 5054 · O Level · Turning effect of forces
A beam of uniform mass is supported at its midpoint and kept in balance by three weights, as illustrated. What is the value of distance $x$?