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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2018 · Q101 Mark

Two objects X and Y are suspended from a uniform rod, pivoted at its centre. The rod is in equilibrium. Which statement about X and Y is correct?

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AThe mass of X is 0.4 times the mass of Y.

BThe mass of X is 2.5 times the mass of Y.

CThe mass of X is 3.5 times the mass of Y.

DThe mass of X is equal to the mass of Y.

✓ Correct answer

B: The mass of X is 2.5 times the mass of Y.

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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