Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Physics Question 25

Practice objective / multiple choice question 25 from the 2022 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 25 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • PHYSICS • objective

A uniform lever 4.00 m long is supported on a fulcrum that is not at its centre. A weight of 30 N is hung 0.80 m from the left end, and a weight of 45 N is hung 0.50 m from the right end. (a) Find the distance of the fulcrum from the left end so that the lever is in equilibrium. (b) Calculate the mechanical advantage of the lever, defined as the ratio of load force to effort force.

Answer Options

A. Fulcrum at 3.10 m from left; MA = 0.9
B. Fulcrum at 2.00 m from left; MA = 2.0
Correct Answer C. Fulcrum at 2.42 m from left; MA = 1.5
D. Fulcrum at 1.80 m from left; MA = 1.2
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Fulcrum at 2.42 m from left; MA = 1.5

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2022 Physics Question 25. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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