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3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only)

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A uniform plank PQ PQ\,PQ of length 6 m is supported by a pivot at its centre. A block of mass 12 kg is placed at end PPP. A second block of mass 15 kg is placed at a distance d d\,d m from the centre such that the plank rests horizontally in equilibrium.

Find the value of ddd.

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3.6.2 Equilibrium of a rigid body (A-level only) Questions

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