In measurement of mass of a given object by the principle of moments, the meter scale is hung from its mid-point. A known weight of mass 2 kg is hung at one end of meter scale and unknown weight of mass 
is hung at 20 cm from the centre on other side. The value of 
is
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Taking moments about the point 
.
m 
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
What is the least count of the vernier caliper?
What is the least count of commonly available vernier?
When the zero mark on the vernier scale lies towards the right side of the zero mark of the main sc…
When the zero mark on the vernier scale lies towards the left side of the zero mark of the main sca…
If observed reading is OR, corrected reading is CR, zero error is ZE and zero correction is ZC , th…
When the jaws of a standard vernier are together, the 6th main scale division coincides with the 7t…