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A 90cm uniform lever has a load of 30N suspended at 15cm from one of its ends. If the fulcrum is at the center of gravity; the force that must be applied at its other end to keep it in horizontal equilibrium is?

A. 15N
B. 20N
C. 30N
D. 60N

Correct Answer:

Option B – 20N

Explanation

Since the lever is a uniform one, its center of gravity will be acting half way (i.e 45cm)
∴from the principle of moments,
F x 45 = 30 x 30
∴ F = (30 x 30) / 45 = 20N

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