Today in my Physics lab we did an experiment to investigate torque, equilibrium,

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Today in my Physics lab we did an experiment to investigate torque, equilibrium, and the center of gravity. At the end of the lab we had to take into the account of the meter stick when we balanced the stick not on its 50cm position. I was asked to describe the effects of taking the mass of the meter stick into account when the balancing position is not near the 50cm position. But I have no clue what the "effects" are, I mean we were still able to get the torque calculation. Does anyone have an idea?

Explanation / Answer

Because the balance is not at centre the gravitaional force will be pulling the sclae downwards in uneven distribution which brings torque in to this scinario.

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