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For two masses X and Y. the mass of X was twice that of Y. The diagram below shows a set-up that was used to...

For two masses X and Y. the mass of X was twice that of Y. The diagram below shows a set-up that was used to investigate how the two masses balance at positions Q. R. S and T on a seesaw.
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Which of the following was a correct observation about the investigation?
Position of X --------------------Position of ---------------------------------Y Observation made
A. Q----------------------------------- T----------------------------------------- End P moved down
B. R -----------------------------------T----------------------------------------- End V moved up.
C. Q----------------------------------- S---------------------------------------- Seesaw balanced.
D. R----------------------------------- S------------------------------------------ End V moved down

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sharon
The correct answer is A: Q----------- T-----------------------End P moved down

The heavy body should be closer to the pivot than the lighter one.
sharon kalunda answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 09:19

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