Equilibrium: a Nonuniform, 80

question 82

Multiple Choice

Equilibrium: A nonuniform, 80.0-g, meterstick balances when the support is placed at the 51.0-cm mark. At what location on the meterstick should a 5.00-g tack be placed so that the stick will balance at the 50.0 cm mark?

• A) 16.0 cm
• B) 67.0 cm
• C) 66.0 cm
• D) 35.0 cm
• E) 34.0 cm

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