A Meter Stick and a Two-Meter Stick Have the Same

question 9

Multiple Choice

A meter stick and a two-meter stick have the same thicknesses and density.They are both placed upright and balancing on one end.They are then disturbed slightly from this unstable equilibrium and fall to the floor.Which one hits the ground first?

• A)the meter stick
• B)the two meter stick
• C)They both hit the floor at about the same time.
• D)It depends how far the initial displacement is.

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