The figure shows a defective beam balance with unequal arms. The beam balances with no masses in the pans X and Y. i)Suggest why this could...

      

The figure shows a defective beam balance with unequal arms. The beam balances with no masses in the pans X and Y.
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i)Suggest why this could be possible.
ii) If a mass of 300g is placed in pan Y, Calculate the mass which must be placed in pan X to restore the balance.

  

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sharon
i) The balance pan X has greater mass than balance Y OR the beam is not uniform.
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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 31, 2019 at 10:24


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