Answer

a) Moment = force x distance to pivot = 60 N x 0.45 cm (1) = 27 N m (1)

b) F = 27 N m / 0.06m (1) = 450 N (1)

c) A bigger moment is caused for the same applied force (1). So the force acting on the branch is greater (1) 

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