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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



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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

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Balancing the torque:

For the first case:

For the second case:

Divide them to get

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