Meter Stick Lab Systematic Error

[andacbaba123]

Homework Statement

Meter Stick Lab

Relevant Equations

m1x1/x2=m2

Hello everyone! In class, we made a lab. The lab was basically first measuring a mass. Then, we found a meter stick's center of mass by finding the point where the stick was balanced. After that, we hanged the mass and changed the fulcrum point. We balanced it again and the torque equation gave as the mass of the meter stick. My question is, are there any systematic errors in this lab? If yes, what are them?

 

[berkeman]

Homework Statement:: Meter Stick Lab
Relevant Equations:: m1x1/x2=m2

Hello everyone! In class, we made a lab. The lab was basically first measuring a mass. Then, we found a meter stick's center of mass by finding the point where the stick was balanced. After that, we hanged the mass and changed the fulcrum point. We balanced it again and the torque equation gave as the mass of the meter stick. My question is, are there any systematic errors in this lab? If yes, what are them?

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