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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2012 · Q71 Mark

A beam pivoted at one end has a force of 5.0 N acting vertically upwards on it as shown. The beam is in equilibrium. What is the weight of the beam?

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A2.0 N

B3.0 N

C3.3N

D5.0 N

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A: 2.0 N

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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