8. An L-shaped object of uniform density is huung over a nail so that it is free to pivot. What angle, 0, does the long side make with the vertical? The long side of the L-shaped object is twice as long as the short side? Ny (18)mg 2L (23)mg

8. An L-shaped object of uniform density is huung over a nail so that it is free to pivot. What angle, 0, does the long side make with the vertical? The long side of the L-shaped object is twice as long as the short side? Ny (18)mg 2L (23)mg

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8. An L-shaped object of uniform density is hung over a nail so that it is free to pivot. What angle, 0, does
the long side make with the vertical? The long side of the L-shaped object is twice as long as the short
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Ny
L
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(18)mg
2L
(2/3)mg

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