H2P-510
Conditions for equilibrium
H2 Physics · JC 2 · Medium · Conditions for equilibrium
A uniform rod of length 0.40 m is pivoted at one end and held horizontal by a vertical spring attached 0.020 m from the pivot. A 0.25 kg mass is hung 0.30 m from the pivot. Take g = 9.8 m s⁻². Assuming the rod is weightless, find the force in the spring when the system is in equilibrium.
- 25 N
- 29 N
- 37 N
- 49 N
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