A Meterstick Is Supported by a Knife-Edge at the 50-Cm

question 1

Multiple Choice

A meterstick is supported by a knife-edge at the 50-cm mark.Doug hangs masses of 0.40 and 0.60 kg from the 35-cm and 80-cm marks,respectively.Where should Doug hang a third mass of 0.30 kg to keep the stick balanced?

• A) 20 cm
• B) 70 cm
• C) 30 cm
• D) 10 cm

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