Turning Effect
 

Turning Effect problem 4


Two boys are sitting on a see-saw. The see-saw is equilibrium and remains horizontal as shown below.




Which of the following affects the moment of each boy about the pivot?


  • his distance from the pivot only

  • his height above the ground and his weight

  • his weight only

  • his weight and distance from the pivot


 

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