Physics

Problem

10. A wheel of radius

R

and negligible mass is mounted on a horizontal frictionless axle so that the wheel is in a vertical plane. Three small objects having masses

m, M

, and

2 M

, respectively, are mounted on the rim of the wheel, as shown. If the system is in static equilibrium, what is the value of

m

in terms of

M

? (A)

M / 2

(B) M (C)

3 M / 2

(D)

5 M / 2

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