- Fix the 100g mass marked P at B, the 80 cm mark of the uniform metre rule, using an adhesive.
- Suspend another 100g mass marked Q at A, a distance V = 10.Ocm from the 0 cm mark of the metre rule.
- Balance the whole arrangement horizontally on a knife edge as shown in the diagram above.
- Measure and record the distance U of K from the 0 cm mark of the metre rule.
- Repeat the procedure for five other values of V = 15.0, 20.0, 25.0, 30.0 and 35.0 cm
- In each case, measure and record the Corresponding values of U. Tabulate your readings.
- Plot a graph of U on the vertical axis against V on the horizontal axis.
- determine the:
(1) slope, s, of the graph
(2) intercept c, on the vertical axis.
- Evaluate (i) K\(_{1}\) =\(\frac{(1 - 2s)}{s}\) 100:
(ii) K\(_{2}\) = \(\frac{2c}{s}\) - 160
- State two precautions taken to ensure an accurate result
(1) slope, s, of the graph
(2) intercept c, on the vertical axis.
(ii) K\(_{2}\) = \(\frac{2c}{s}\) - 160
(b)i. State two conditions under which a rigid body at rest remains in equilibrium when acted upon by three non-parallel coplanar forces.
ii. Explain how the position of the centre or gravity of a body affects the equilibrium of the body.

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