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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q71 Mark

A uniform metre rule of weight W is pivoted at the 25 cm mark and held horizontal by a force F applied upwards at the 100 cm mark. The rule is supported by a vertical force P acting at the pivot. What is the magnitude of P?

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A¹⁄₃ W
B¹⁄₂ W
C⁴⁄₃ W
D⁵⁄₃ W

✓ Correct answer

C: ⁴⁄₃ W

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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