The object for this part is to use different masses and locatethe position on th
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Question
The object for this part is to use different masses and locatethe position on the opposite arm of the meter stick so that themeter stick is again in equilibrium in a horizontal position. Foreach of the mass below calculate the distance from the fulcrum andthe position on the meter stick so that is is in balance. Fill inthe values in the table below. Note the units on the first row ofthe table. You do not need to enter the units for youranswers. (Note: this is just an example picture , youwill be using the one underneath it, the computer wouldn't let mepaste the one that we will be using, but you get the generalidea)In the first column I got: the computer isn't telling me whatpart i have wrong but im pretty sure the 1st column is rt. .240 74 .180 68 .144 64 .120 62 Mass m2 (kg) Lever Arm for m2(m) Meter Stick Reading (cm) 0.100 x2= t1/m2*g= 03532 /0100x981=0360 x2(cm)+50=0360100+50=860 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300
Explanation / Answer
everything looks right to me. I would try entering 64.4 instead of 64 on the 3rd row. It'soff by about .6%, which should be below the error threshold, butthat's the only thing incorrect.