A uniform shelf is 1.20 m long and is supported from below at a point 0.45 m from its left-hand end. The shelf weighs 8.0 N. A load is attached 0.15 m from the left-hand end. Loads exerting downward forces of 2.0 N, 4.0 N, 8.0 N and 16 N are available. Which downward force will balance the shelf?
4.0 N
16 N
8.0 N
2.0 N
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