To find: the ratio of
Answer to Problem 2RP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept used:
If two points balanced the product of the mass and distance from the line of the balance of on point will be equal to the product if the mass and distance from the same line balance of the other point.
Where
Calculation:
According to the given side of the triangle are:
Which implies weight on
So, the
Therefore, the weight is taken as there multiple.
Which implies
There mid value point
According to the diagram:
Hence, the ratio is
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