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State whether the given statement is true or false.
If a scale is tied to the arm such that the centre of the scale is at the elbow, one can still bend his arm.

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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False
When a scale is attached to the arm with its centre at the elbow, the arm cannot be bent. This is because the movement of the elbow is restricted in such a condition and the bending of arm requires the action of the elbow.
Hence the given statement is false.

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