PHYSICS

JAMB 2008 - Question 8

Physics 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: The diagram above shows plank RS pivoted at its center of gravity O and is in equilibrium with the weights P and Q .if a weight 2p is added to P ,the plank will be in equilibrum again by .

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The diagram above shows plank RS pivoted at its center of gravity O and is in equilibrium with the weights P and Q .if a weight 2p is added to P ,the plank will be in equilibrum again by .
The diagram above shows plank RS pivoted at its center of gravity O and is in equilibrium with the weights P and Q .if a weight 2p is added to P ,the plank will be in equilibrum again by .
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

if 2P is added to P, the beam will bend at R side. so keep it in equilibrium. P should be moved nearer to 0

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