In the equilibrium experiment, the meter stick is not uniform, and you find that it balances at 45 cm mark. If you cut this meter stick at the 45 cm position, and weigh the two sides, which side will have more mass? a. The smaller side. b. The longer side. c. Both sides will have same mass

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Darren Stone

5 July, 23:24

In the equilibrium experiment, the meter stick is not uniform, and you find that it balances at 45 cm mark. If you cut this meter stick at the 45 cm position, and weigh the two sides, which side will have more mass? a. The smaller side. b. The longer side. c. Both sides will have same mass

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Andres Morton · Answer 1

option C

Explanation:

The correct answer is option C.

A meter stick is not uniform

when you balances,

At 45 cm position it is in equilibrium.

The equilibrium shift to the heavy region, if you increase load on side then equilibrium will shift from the center to toward the heavy load.

To be a body to be in equilibrium weight on both the side of the stick should be equal.

hence, mass on both side is equal.