Physics
Figure shows a uniform metre rule of weight W supported on a fulcrum at the 60 cm mark by applying the effort E at the 90 cm mark.
(a) State with reasons whether the weight W of the rule is greater than, less than or equal to the effort E.
(b) Find the mechanical advantage in an ideal case.
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