Answer to Question #168918 in Mechanics | Relativity for Marvin Aquino

Question #168918

The center of gravity of a 50g meter stick is at 51 cm and the stick is supported at 70 cm. Where must an 80g object be hung in order to have equilibrium?

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Distance where should mass hang

"(50) (51) =(80) (d) \\\\d=31.8cm"

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