O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2024 · Q121 Mark
A crane has a 5800 N counterweight positioned 2.3 m from the tower along a horizontal jib. The centre of gravity P of the crane jib is marked. [Figure 12.1] What is the horizontal distance between the 2300 N load and P so that there is no moment about P?
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A0.91 m
B3.5 m
C5.8 m
D8.1 m
✓ Correct answer
C: 5.8 m
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