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A false balance has equal arms. An object weigh X when placed in one pan and Y when placed in other pan, then the weight W of the object is equal to

a
XY
b
X+Y2
c
X2+Y22
d
2X2+Y2

detailed solution

Correct option is B

S1 → weight of scale panS2 → weight of weight panAccording to question(W + S1) a = (X + S2) aand (Y + S1) a = (W + S2)a⇒W=X+Y2

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