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Published on: September 12, 2026
A uniform meter scale balances at the 40 cm mark when weights of 10 g and 20 g are suspended from the 10 cm and 20 cm marks. The weight of the meter scale is –
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
τ lw = τ acw
Mg × 10 = 10 g × 30 + 20 g × 20
M = 70 gm.
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