a.) Assume that the two weights are equal, what would be the rotation of this system? b.) If I added a few grams on the right side, in what direction does right mass should move to maintain the balance? c.) If you remove the middle mass, what will be the sense of rotation of the system?

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a.) Assume that the two weights are equal, what would be the rotation of this system? b.) If I added a few grams on the right side, in what direction does right mass should move to maintain the balance? c.) If you remove the middle mass, what will be the sense of rotation of the system? d.) If the center of gravity of the meterstick was shifted 1 cm to the right, at 51 cm mark, what will the sense of rotation of the system?

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