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Question 20

A uniform metre rule is pivoted in equilibrium at the 50 cm mark. A mass of 15 g is placed at the 10 cm mark on the rule.

What is the smallest mass that can be placed on the rule to restore equilibrium?

A

6 g6\text{ g}6 g

B

12 g12\text{ g}12 g

C

15 g15\text{ g}15 g

D

30 g30\text{ g}30 g

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1.5 Forces Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /1.5 Forces

245 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5 Forces, covering 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion, 1.5.1b Load–extension graphs and the spring constant, 1.5.1c Friction and drag, 1.5.1d Force, mass and acceleration, 1.5.1e Motion in a circular path, 1.5.2a Moment of a force, 1.5.2b Principle of moments and equilibrium, and 1.5.3 Centre of gravity and stability. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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