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Mechanical reasoning: lever

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The lever is balanced. The left force is decreased; the right force stays unchanged. In which direction does point P start moving? Ignore friction and the weight of the beam.
Ideal lever, pivot between forces40 N ↓60 N ↓3 m2 mP
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