Two masses mL 118 g and mR 325 g are placed on a simple ba

Two masses m_L = 11.8 g and m_R = 32.5 g are placed on a simple balance, as shown in the figure. If the left mass is placed a distance d_L = 27.6 cm from the center of the balance, where should be right mass be placed to balance the left mass?

Solution

from given formula:

d_R=11.8*27.6cm/32.5 =10.0209cm from the centre of balance on right side