A-Level PhysicsYear 2021Q9
6 9 A uniform rigid rod AB of length 1.50 m has a weight W of 6.5 N. A force of 3.5 N applied at A balances the rod on a pivot as shown. Diagram not to scale A B 3.5 N pivot W Calculate the distance of the pivot from A when the rod is in equilibrium. (2) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Distance of pivot from A = ...................................................... (Total for Question 9 = 2 marks)
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Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectPhysics
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)