The figure above shows a uniform meters stick that has a pivot placed at its center. A force of magnitude F is exerted downwards on the meterstick at the position shown. At which of the labeled positions must a downwards force of 2F be exerted on the meterstick to keep it in equilibrium?   A) A B) B C) C D) D

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The figure above shows a uniform meters stick that has a pivot placed at its center. A force of magnitude F is exerted downwards on the meterstick at the position shown. At which of the labeled positions must a downwards force of 2F be exerted on the meterstick to keep it in equilibrium?

 

A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D 

The figure above shows a uniform meters stick that has a pivot placed at its center. A force of magnitude F is exerted downwards on the meterstick at the
position shown. At which of the labeled positions must a downwards force of 2F be exerted on the meterstick to keep it in equilibrium?
B
D
F
Transcribed Image Text:The figure above shows a uniform meters stick that has a pivot placed at its center. A force of magnitude F is exerted downwards on the meterstick at the position shown. At which of the labeled positions must a downwards force of 2F be exerted on the meterstick to keep it in equilibrium? B D F
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