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A juggler places the lower end of a vertical rod upon his finger. As it starts to tip, explain how he keeps the rod in balance by moving his finger horizontally back and forth.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.91P: What is the ratio L/R for which the uniform wire figure can be balanced in the position shown?

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A juggler places the lower end of a vertical rod upon his
finger. As it starts to tip, explain how he keeps the rod in
balance by moving his finger horizontally back and forth.

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