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In an experiment with a beam balance on unknown mass m is balanced by two known mass m is balanced by two known masses of 16 kg and 4 kg as shown in figure.


The value of the unknown mass m is

  1. 10 kg    
  2. 6 kg    
  3. 8 kg    
  4. 12 kg    

The correct answer is: 8 kg

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