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mdewdude
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Homework Statement
When analyzing the torques on a suspended bar such as meter stic, under what conditions is it acceptable to ignore the mass of the bar itself?
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The Attempt at a Solution
The only condition that I can find is when the mass of the bar itself is neg liable compared to the other hanging weights. Are there any more conditions that I am missing?