A uniform meter stick supported at the 25-cm mark is in equilibrium when a 1-kg rock is suspended at the 0-cm end (as shown in Fig. 9–37). Is the mass of the meter stick greater than, equal to, or less than the mass of the rock? Explain your reasoning. FIGURE 9-37 Question 8.

A uniform meter stick supported at the 25-cm mark is in equilibrium when a 1-kg rock is suspended at the 0-cm end (as shown in Fig. 9–37). Is the mass of the meter stick greater than, equal to, or less than the mass of the rock? Explain your reasoning. FIGURE 9-37 Question 8.

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A uniform meter stick supported at the 25-cm mark is in
equilibrium when a 1-kg rock is suspended at the 0-cm
end (as shown in Fig. 9–37). Is the mass of the meter stick
greater than, equal to, or less than the mass of the rock?
Explain your reasoning.
FIGURE 9-37 Question 8.

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