Seesaw vs Beam balance
Classical Mechanics
Level
1
Why is a seesaw always tilted to one side, while an empty beam balance is always balanced horizontally?
A. The center of mass of a seesaw is slightly above the hinge point, while that of a beam balance is slightly below the hinge point.
B. The center of mass of a seesaw is slightly below the hinge point, while that of a beam balance is slightly above the hinge point.
by
Rohit Gupta