A Meter Stick Is Pivoted at the 0

question 11

Multiple Choice

A meter stick is pivoted at the 0.50-m line. A 3.0-kg object is hung from the 0.15-m line. Where should a 5.0-kg object be hung to achieve equilibrium (the meter stick oriented horizontal and motionless) ?

• A)0.06-m line
• B)0.24-m line
• C)0.56-m line
• D)0.71-m line
• E)A 5.0-kg object cannot be placed anywhere on the meter stick to result in equilibrium in this system.

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