Question

How can two objects with different masses be in balanced equilibrium on a beam with a pivot at the beam center of mass

Answer 1

Answer is given below

Explanation:

• Since the two objects have different masses, their weight varies.  For balance, they must be unequal from the center
• The lower weight should be placed at a greater distance from the center on one side, and a shorter distance from the center point on the other side, compared to the heavier weight.
• The sum of the moments of the energies must be zero.