Cambridge IGCSE Physics · 1.5 · structured
Balancing a crowbar
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A crowbar is in equilibrium about a pivot. A load of 120 N acts 0.18 m from the pivot. An effort acts on the other side, 0.72 m from the pivot. Calculate the effort.
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Build a visible chain from the information given to the quantity or statement requested.
Split the problem into linked stages and state why each relationship applies.
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