AP Physics 1mediummcq1 pt
A 40 kg child sits 2.0 m from a seesaw's pivot. A 32 kg child balances the seesaw by sitting
A.2.5 m from the pivot
B.1.6 m from the pivot
C.2.0 m from the pivot
D.5.0 m from the pivot
Explanation
Core Concept
(40)(2.0) = (32)d, so d = 80/32 = 2.5 m.
Correct Answer
A2.5 m from the pivot
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