Fill in the data as you complete the lab. In the table, m represents mass and r represents the distance from the fulcrum. Use a zero or a dash (–) when there is no second object on one side of a problem. Include units with all data. The image of the balancing act is scenario 2.  The object on the right is called Mystery A.

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Fill in the data as you complete the lab. In the table, m represents mass and r represents the distance from the fulcrum. Use a zero or a dash (–) when there is no second object on one side of a problem. Include units with all data.

The image of the balancing act is scenario 2. 

The object on the right is called Mystery A. 

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V Mass Labels
Forces from Objects
Level
Position
None
Rulers
Marks
Mystery Objects
15
kg
(A)
B
?
10
kg
2
1.75 1.5 1.25 1
0.75 0.5 0.25
0.25 0.5 0.75 1
1.25 1.5 1.75 2
Meters
Meters
Balancing Act
PIET =
Intro
Balance Lab
Game
Transcribed Image Text:Show V Mass Labels Forces from Objects Level Position None Rulers Marks Mystery Objects 15 kg (A) B ? 10 kg 2 1.75 1.5 1.25 1 0.75 0.5 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Meters Meters Balancing Act PIET = Intro Balance Lab Game
Table 1: Balance Points of Objects
Left Side Object A
Left Side Object B
Right Side Object C
Right Side Object D
m
r
m
m
Scenario 3
Transcribed Image Text:Table 1: Balance Points of Objects Left Side Object A Left Side Object B Right Side Object C Right Side Object D m r m m Scenario 3
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We know

M1= 10 kg

Distance of M1 from zero R1 = 2 m

M2= 1 kg

Distance of M2 from zero R2= 1 m

Mbe mass of A

Distance of M3 from zero R3= 1.75 m

We have M1R1 + M2R2 = M3R3

     Ie (10×2)+(15×1) = M3 ×1.75

                              M = 35/1.75 = 20 kg

 

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