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A uniform rule is pivoted at its mid point. A weight of 50 gf is suspended at one end of it. Where should a weight of 100 gf be suspended, to keep the rule horizontal?

A
10 cm from mid point
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25 cm from mid point
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20 cm from mid point
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15 cm from mid point
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Solution

The correct option is B 25 cm from mid point
To keep the rod horizontal, total torque should be zero
τ=50gf(0.5)100gf(x)=0
50gf(0.5)=100gf(x)
x=0.25
So weight should suspended from 25cm from mid point.
Therefore, B is correct option.

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