ICSE Class 10 Answered

(i) From the principle of moments,

Clockwise moment= Anticlockwise moment

100g x (50-40) cm= mx(40-20) cm

100g x 10 cm = m x 20 cm = m =50 g

(ii)The rule will tilt on the side of mass m (anticlockwise), if the mass m is moved to the mark 10cm. 

(iii)Anticlockwise moment if mass m is moved to the mark 10 cm= 50g x (40-10)cm =50 x 30=1500g cm

Clockwise moment=100g x (50-40) cm= 1000g cm

Resultant moment= 1500g cm -1000g cm= 500g cm (anticlockwise)

(iv) From the principle of moments,

Clockwise moment= Anticlockwise moment

To balance it, 50g weight should be kept on right hand side so as to produce a clockwise moment .Let its distance from fulcrum be d cm. Then,

100g x (50-40) cm + 50g x d =50g x (40-10)cm

1000g cm + 50g x d =1500 g cm

50 g x d= 500g cm

So, d =10 cm

By suspending the mass 50g at the mark 50 cm, it can be balanced.