Answer to Question #163771 in Physics for Samuelchika

Question #163771

 A metre rule is pivoted at a midpoint C with a vertical force of 10N hanging from the distance 30cm from C.At what distance must a 15N force hang to balance the rule horizontally.

Expert's answer

Taking moments:

10(30)=15x\\x=20\ cm

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