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How can a spring balance and a rigid rod be used to weigh objects beyond the maximum reading of the balance?Explain |
Answer» Solution :(i) Consider the lever as a force multiplier.![]() (II) Thespring balance and therigid rod are arranged as shown in the figure. (iii) The WEIGHT (W) is SUSPENDED from the rod and reading of the spring balance (R) is noted. (iv)Applying PRINCIPLE of moments,we getweight `xx` distance of weight from the fulcrum = reading `xx` distance of spring balance from thefulcrum. |
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