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2022 F = ma Exam B — Question 3

Four evenly spaced points are marked on a massless seesaw, as shown. 7 kg 5 kg I II III IV Two blocks, of masses 5 kg and 7 kg, are placed on the seesaw, so that it balances when the fulcrum is at point IV. (The diagram is not drawn to scale.) Now suppose the fulcrum is moved to point II. How much mass should be placed at point I so that the seesaw again balances?
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