A 20 kg child and a 30 kg child are sitting on an 4 m long see-saw. Where should the fulcrum be placed so the two children balance?   2.2 m from the 30 kg child 2.4 m from the 20 kg child 1.2 m from the 20 kg child 3 m from the 30 kg child

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A 20 kg child and a 30 kg child are sitting on an 4 m long see-saw. Where should the fulcrum be placed so the two children balance?
 
2.2 m from the 30 kg child
2.4 m from the 20 kg child
1.2 m from the 20 kg child
3 m from the 30 kg child
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