Question 47

Study the following figure carefully and answer the question that follows.

If the pivot is shifted 3 cm towards left, then what will be the moment of the couple at the new position?

Solution

If the pivot is shifted 3 cm towards left,

then the moment of the couple at the new position

$$=Moment on the heavier side - Moment lighter side$$

$$= 5\times 2 - 0.25\times 2$$

$$=8Nm$$

Option D is correct.

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