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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A force of 180 N is applied at the end of a crowbar to lift a heavy weight. If the length of the crowbar is 50 cm, what length of crowbar will be required to lift the same weight with a 150 N force?
Options
A 30 cm
B 40 cm
C 50 cm
D 60 cm
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The required length is 60 cm.

Hint

Use the principle of moments: force × distance = constant for the same weight.

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