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# Problem: The two objects in the figure below are balanced on the pivot, with m = 1.7 kg. What is distance d?

###### FREE Expert Solution

A Moment (torque) is the product of Force and Distance.

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Let clockwise torque be positive and counter-clockwise torque be negative.

The system is in equilibrium. Therefore, the sum torque should be zero

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###### Problem Details

The two objects in the figure below are balanced on the pivot, with m = 1.7 kg. What is distance d?

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