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O-LevelPhysicsForcesOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q131 Mark

A long plank is pivoted at its centre of gravity. Two objects, X and Y, are then placed on the plank. X has a weight of 140 N and is 1.2 m to the left of the pivot. Y has a weight of 220 N and is 0.55 m to the right of the pivot. A third object of weight 110 N is placed on the plank so that the plank is in equilibrium. On which part of the plank is the object placed? [Figure 13.1]

A[Section A]
B[Section B]
C[Section C]
D[Section D]

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics (5054) Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Forces and is worth 1 mark.

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