Problem 12.07 Part A Which way is easier to balance the asymmetrical baton of (F
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Problem 12.07 Part A Which way is easier to balance the asymmetrical baton of (Figure 1) on your finger? Choose the correct answer and explanation. Option b. The baton?s center of mass is closer to the larger sphere, making the lever arm distance between your hand and the center of mass longer in option b than in option a. The longer lever arm distance gives you finer control. Option a. The baton's center of mass is closer to the smaller sphere, making the lever arm distance between your hand and the center of mass longer in option a than in option b. The longer lever arm distance gives you finer control. Option b. The baton's center of mass is closer to the smaller sphere, making the lever arm distance between your hand and the center of mass shorter in option b than in option a. The longer lever arm distance gives you finer control. Option a. The baton's center of mass is closer to the larger sphere, making the lever arm distance between your hand and the center of mass longer in option a than in option b. The longer lever arm distance gives you finer control.Explanation / Answer
D ) option a ) center of mass is closer to larger sphere . making lever arm distance between hand and center of mass larger . greater the lever arm distance higher will be the stability