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Five masses 1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 4 g, and 5 g are suspended serially at a separation of 25 cm from a weightless metre rod. Where should the rod the be supported so that it remains horizontal?

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66.66 cm from the 1 g mass
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CHHAYA PUBLICATION-STATICS-Problem Set -II (Based on Equilibrium of Force )
  1. Five masses 1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 4 g, and 5 g are suspended serially at a se...

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