a uniform rod of 30cm is pivoted at its center. a 40N weight is hung 5cm from left. from where 50N weight be hung to maintain equilibrium?

The 50N weight be hung  at 23 cm to maintain equilibrium

Explanation:

Given;

length of the uniform rod = 30 cm

center of the uniform rod = 15 cm

weight of 40N is hung at 5 cm mark

weight of 50 N will be hung at ?

     05cm15cmP30cm

              ↓             10cm      Δ       xcm    ↓

             40N                                             50N

Take moment about the pivot point and apply the principle of moment

50N (x cm) = 40N (10 cm)

x = (400) / 50

x = 8cm

P = x cm + 15 cm

P = 8 cm + 15 cm

P = 23 cm

Therefore, the 50N weight be hung  at 23 cm to maintain equilibrium

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