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Equal Arm Balance M-j4b
Combinations of weights and distances on either side of the fulcrum of the equal arm balance may be selected to produce equilibrium. An oblique arm is used to show that the effective length of the lever arm is set by the component of the force. Fishbane Chapter:   11.1 HRW 9th:   10.08 Reese Chapter:   10.919 RHK 5th:   9.1 SJ 3rd Chapter:   10.6 PIRA DCS classification:   1J40.20

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