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6 A uniform plank is pivoted at its mid-point. Two weights are added to the plank, one weight on each side of the pivot in the positions shown. 2.0 m 2.0 m 2.0 m X 12 N 8.0 N A vertical force is applied at point X to balance the plank. What is the size and direction of this force? size/N direction A 2.0 downwards B 2.0 upwards C 4.0 downwards D 4.0 upwards
6 A uniform plank is pivoted at its mid-point. Two weights are added to the plank, one weight on
each side of the pivot in the positions shown.
2.0 m 2.0 m 2.0 m
X
12 N 8.0 N
A vertical force is applied at point X to balance the plank.
What is the size and direction of this force?
size/N direction
A 2.0 downwards
B 2.0 upwards
C 4.0 downwards
D 4.0 upwards
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