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In the given figure, m1=20 Kg, m2=30Kg and m=50 Kg, if r1=0.2m and r=0.3m, l=1m, find l2.

(a) 0.26m

(b) 0.52m

(c) 1.04m

(d) 0.13m

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Correct answer is (a) 0.26m

Explanation: M1r1l = mrl2

20×0.2×1 = 50 x 0.3 xl2

4 = 15xl2

l2 = 0.26m.

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