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Multiple Choice

$1$ point

A meter stick is in static equilibrium by two masses hanging on equal length side of the axis of rotation. The $19\mathrm{.}80$ kg mass on the right is $0\mathrm{.}38$ m away from the axis of rotation. Where should a $26\mathrm{.}50$ kg mass be located in order to keep the meter stick in static equilibrium? Ignore the mass of the ruler.

Closer than $0\mathrm{.}38$ m to the left of the axis of rotation

Farther than $0\mathrm{.}38m$ to the left of the axis of rotation

At $0\mathrm{.}38$ m to the left of the axis of rotation

Farther than $0\mathrm{.}38$ m to the right of the axis of rotation

Closer than $0\mathrm{.}38m$ to the right of the axis of rotation

At $0\mathrm{.}38$ m to the right of the axis of rotation