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Rotational motion
Question

In an experiment with a beam balance, an unknown mass m is balanced by two known masses of 16 kg and 4 kg as shown in figure.

The value of the unknown mass m is

Moderate
Solution

Balancing the torque:
for the first case: 16l1 =ml2
for the second case: ml1 = 4l2
Divide them to get m = 8 kg

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