You balance the ruler. If the density of the ruler increases without changing it

Question

You balance the ruler. If the density of the ruler increases without changing its dimensions, the ruler will

a) tip away from m

b) still be balanced

c) tip toward m

d) be unbalanced, but the direction depends on the hanging mass, the mass of the ruler, and distances

You balance the ruler. If the density of the ruler increases without changing its dimensions, the ruler will tip away from mstill be balanced tip toward m be unbalanced, but the direction depends on the hanging mass, the mass of the ruler, and distances (m is the mass hanging on the ruler) Can someone please explain? Thank you.

Explanation / Answer

a) Since the mass of the ruler will increase with increase in density that with provide torque clockwise to tip the ruler away from m

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