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Question 37
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A uniform horizontal beam has a weight of 60 N acting at its centre. The pivot is 0.20 m to the left of the centre. A load of 90 N hangs 0.40 m to the left of the pivot. At what distance to the right of the pivot must a 40 N load hang to balance the beam?

[1]
A

0.30 m0.30\ \mathrm{m}0.30 m

B

0.90 m0.90\ \mathrm{m}0.90 m

C

0.60 m0.60\ \mathrm{m}0.60 m

D

1.20 m1.20\ \mathrm{m}1.20 m

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9.2 Moments Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /9.2 Moments

102 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 9.2 Moments, covering 9.2.1 Rotational effects of forces and moments, 9.2.2 The principle of moments, and 9.2.3 Levers and gears. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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