Before attempting analysis of the motion, note that the torques on the meter sticks are different.
PIRA 1Q10.15
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Two meter sticks with 1 kg masses taped to the ends
are suspended from a rod as shown at left. When the ends of the sticks are held at the same height
and then released at the same time, the stick with the weight close to the pivot
point wins the 'race' as demonstrated by the two pictures at right.
Before attempting analysis of the motion, note that the torques on the meter sticks are different. |
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