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The bar is 10m long. A mass of 40kg placed at 9m from the left in of the bar. Where should a 60kg mass be placed to balance the bar?

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P: The uniform seesaw shown below is balanced on a fulcrum located 3.0 m from the left end. The smaller...

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