H2P-511
Conditions for equilibrium
H2 Physics · JC 2 · Medium · Conditions for equilibrium
A uniform rod of length 0.40 m is pivoted at one end. A 3.0 N weight hangs 0.30 m from the pivot. The rod is kept horizontal by an upward force from a spring attached 0.050 m from the pivot on the other side. Using the principle of moments, find the force exerted by the spring on the rod.
- 18 N
- 6.0 N
- 0.17 N
- 1.7 N
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