The blocks in the following image are balanced.





To which point should the block with the question mark be moved to make the blocks in the following image balance?



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The block with the question mark should be moved to point to make the blocks in the second image balance.

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To answer your question accurately, I would need to see the images you are referring to with the blocks and their points. However, since I can't view images, I can help you understand how to balance blocks.

In general, to balance blocks, you need to make sure that the moments (or torque) around a pivot point are equal. The moment is calculated by multiplying the weight of the object by its distance from the pivot point.

  1. Identify the current positions of the blocks and their weights.
  2. Determine the point of rotation (the pivot point).
  3. Calculate the moments on either side of the pivot.
  4. To balance, move the block with the question mark to a position where its moment (weight × distance from pivot) matches the moments on the other side.

If you have specific data about the weights and positions or if you can describe the arrangement and the specific points available, I can provide a more precise answer on where to move the block.