A meter stick is found to balance at the 49.7-cm mark whenplaced on a fulcrum. When a 50.0-gram mass is attached atthe 10.0-cm mark, the fulcrum must be moved to the 39.2-cmmark for balance. What is the mass of the meter stick?

A meter stick is found to balance at the 49.7-cm mark whenplaced on a fulcrum. When a 50.0-gram mass is attached atthe 10.0-cm mark, the fulcrum must be moved to the 39.2-cmmark for balance. What is the mass of the meter stick?

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Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

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A meter stick is found to balance at the 49.7-cm mark when
placed on a fulcrum. When a 50.0-gram mass is attached at
the 10.0-cm mark, the fulcrum must be moved to the 39.2-cm
mark for balance. What is the mass of the meter stick?

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