Question

a half meter ruler is pivoted at its midpoint and balances whaen a weight of 20N is placed at the 10 cm mark and a weight W is placed at the 45 cm mark on the ruleer. Calculate the weight W

Answer 1

Answer:

W = 15 N

Explanation:

The moments from the center mus be equal for balance to occur

 center is at 25 cm  ( for a 1/2 meter stick)

moment one :   15 cm * 20 N

moment two :   20 cm * W         these must be equal

   15 * 20 = 20 * W        W = 15 N