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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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When a meter rule is not pivoted at 50 cm, its weight
Options
A Won't have magnitude
B will be zero
C will cause turning effect
Correct Answer
D won't cause turning effect
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

If the pivot is not at the center of mass, the weight produces a torque about the pivot, causing a turning effect.

Hint

Torque = force × perpendicular distance from pivot.

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