In an experiment with a beam balance, an unknown mass is balanced by two known masses of 16 kg and 4 kg as shown in Figure
The value of the unknown mass is
a) |
10kg |
b) |
6 kg |
c) |
8 kg |
d) |
12kg |
In an experiment with a beam balance, an unknown mass is balanced by two known masses of 16 kg and 4 kg as shown in Figure
The value of the unknown mass is
a) |
10kg |
b) |
6 kg |
c) |
8 kg |
d) |
12kg |
(c) Balancing the torque: For the first case: For the second case: Divide them to get |