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JAMB Physics 2025 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A uniform metre rule of weight 1 N is pivoted at 20 cm. A 0.2 kg mass hangs at 0 cm. Where should a 0.3 kg mass be hung to balance it horizontally? (g=10 ms⁻²)

Diagram for question 11
  • A. 23 cm markCorrect
  • B. 60 cm mark
  • C. 81 cm mark
  • D. 36 cm mark

Explanation

Taking moments about pivot: 2×20+1×(x-20)=3×(x-20)+30 → x≈23.33 cm.

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