PHYSICS
JAMB 2003 - Question 11
Physics 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 11: A 90cm uniform lever has a load of 30N suspended at 15cm from one of its ends. If the fulcrum is at the centre of gravity, the force that must be applied at its other end to keep it in horizontal equilibrium is
Choose the correct answers from the options given.
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B:
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Correct Answer
B
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

