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A load of 50 gm is placed at 20cm on a meter stick supported at the center. Where will a 70 gm load be placed at the right from the center to balance the meter-stick? a. 71.4 cm b. 71.6 cm c. 71.9 cm

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A load of 50 gm is placed at 20cm on a meter stick supported at the center. Where will a 70 gm load be placed at the right from the center to balance the meter-stick?

71.4 cm

71.6 cm

71.9 cm

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