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A meter stick has a mass of 0.12 kg and balances at its center. When a...

A meter stick has a mass of 0.12 kg and balances at its center. When a small chain is suspended from one end, the balance point moves 12.0 cm toward the end with the chain. Determine the mass of the chain.

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considering equilibrium of moment

mg * d = M g ( 1/2 - d)

0.12* 0.12 = M ( 0.5 - 0.12)

M = 0.0379 kg

M = 37.9 gram

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