Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon Team

Balance Force Puzzle

Place weights on the seesaw to balance the rotational force (torque) on both sides.

How It Works

To achieve equilibrium, the total torque on the left side must equal the torque on the right side:

$$\text{Torque} = \text{Weight (Mass)} \times \text{Distance from Center}$$

Select a weight from the toolbox below and click a slot on the beam to place it. Click an existing weight to remove it.

-2
-1
+1
+2

Available Weights

Click a weight to select it, then click a slot on the beam:

No weight selected
Unbalanced
Left Torque: 0
vs
Right Torque: 0