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if a resistance load of 80kg has a moment arm of 0.2m and our applied force moment arm is 0.5m how much force do we need to generate to balance the load?



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mickymike92

The balancing force about the point must have a mass of 32 kg.

What is the principle of moments of a force?

The principle of moments states that the sum of the anticlockwise moment about a point is equal to the sum of the clockwise moments about that point.

Moments of a force are equal to the product of the force and the perpendicular line of action of the force from that point.

Solving for the balancing force about the point:

Let the balancing force be F

Clockwise moment = F * 0.5 m

Clockwise moment = 0.5F

Anticlockwise moment = 80 * 0.2 m

Anticlockwise moment = 16 N

Equating clockwise and anticlockwise moments

0.5F = 16 N

F = 16 N / 0.5

F = 32 kg

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