H2P-76
Principle of moments
H2 Physics · JC 1 · Medium · Principle of moments
A non-uniform rod of length 1.2 m and weight 18 N is hinged to a wall at P and held horizontal by a light cable attached at its free end Q. The cable makes an angle of above the horizontal. The tension in the cable is 20 N. What is the distance of the rod’s centre of gravity from P?
- 0.77 m
- 0.67 m
- 0.57 m
- 0.87 m
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