When Can the Mass of a Suspended Bar Be Ignored in Torque Calculations?

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The mass of a suspended bar can be ignored in torque calculations when it is negligible compared to the weights hanging from it. Additionally, if the bar is suspended at its center, the mass is evenly distributed, which may also allow for its neglect in calculations. The discussion highlights the importance of comparing the bar's mass to other forces acting on it. Further conditions for ignoring the mass are not extensively covered. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate torque analysis in physics problems.
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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 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?
 
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Would this work as well: if the bar was suspended in the center as the mass of the bar is equal on both sides of the suspension
 

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